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WOULD YOUR VILLAGE BENEFIT FROM A VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT?


If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then a Village Design Statement may be a positive way for your village to demonstrate how local character can count in the design of new development:

  • Are there changes in the landscape and patterns of land use around your village?
  • Does the UDP contain proposals for new development in your village?
  • Are there continuing pressures for development? (This includes small-scale extensions and alterations.)
  • Have there been changes in local facilities and job opportunities?
  • Are there changes in the pattern of the village?
  • Is the character of the village core different to the rest of the village?
  • Is there a need for a particular kind of development in the village?

Village Design Statements provide an opportunity for local people to debate how to help new development fit into existing.

The following villages already have Village Design Statements adopted:

  • St Helens
  • Wootton Bridge
  • Bembridge
  • Ningwood

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The documents can be viewed online here or at Seaclose Offices.

Help is at Hand!

The production of a VDS can be a daunting prospect and some communities do not feel that they have the necessary expertise to carry out the task. Our Planning Policy and Design staff are able to help to assist in the preparation of your VDS:

  • By attending public information events.
  • By offering advice on the process.
  • By commenting on the draft VDS.
  • By assisting in the adoption of the VDS as Supplementary Planning Guidance.



Page last updated on: 27/01/2009