| Contents | Residential Design Guide - Extracts | |
| 1: Planning Law History Current Legislation Interpretation Delegation Appeals 2: Local Plan
Policies 3: Residential Design
Guide 4: Grounds for
Objection 6: The Objection |
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The following extracts from the Forest of
Dean District Council's publication 'Residential Design Guide' may be of
use. This is an excellent publication containing illustrations and maps
and represents a sympathetic and considered study of the diverse areas
of the Forest of Dean. It is available from the Council offices in
Coleford priced £10, or £5 if you are a developer (or if the notice is
still on the wall opposite planning reception which says it is available
to all residents of the Forest of Dean for £5 - worth checking and
haggling!) A supplement to the design guide titled 'Alterations and
Extensions' is also available free of charge.
The following are extracts that I have found useful: Density: If the proposed density of development is considered too high, the Guide details 6 categories of site within the Forest of Dean, each with it's own guideline housing density. Note 1 hectare = 10,000 Sq metres = 2. 471 Acres. Housing Balance: The requirements for Housing Balance may have some relevance if the housing type proposed does not complement the existing pattern in the area. Open Space and Wildlife: The Guide supports an open space network in and around settlements and makes a very bold statement "Every new development should therefore make an appropriate contribution to local greenspace". These are just a few extracts from the Guide. It is essential reading matter in order to become familiar with planning policy. |
