V.D.S. - Appendix A Parish Council

Prepare Your Own Character Assessment

Small scale planning applications can use the following check-list to ensure the best possible outcome for the character of the parish. What impact will this development have on the following?

Trees

Can you make your plans so as to avoid loss of trees? Will any be lost? Are they over 20 years old? Will this affect wildlife? Does the tree/s have amenity value beyond your property? Can you minimise possible losses by new planting of native species trees? Will any loss affect the character of the area?

Hedges

Can you make your plans so as to avoid loss of hedging? Will any be lost? Is it an old hedge comprising several species of tree? Will it affect wildlife? Does your hedge have value as a screen? Can you ensure loss of hedge is kept to a minimum? Can you replace any lost hedging with identical plants? Will any loss affect the character of the area?

Demolition of existing house

Will the demolition of this house affect the character of the area? Is the house of architectural value? Is the house of historical importance?

Location

If the revised building be near important/ historical buildings or wildlife sites/ ancient woods/ country park: Will my plans visually intrude on nearby sensitive sites? Will it affect wildlife? What can I do to minimise the affect my plans will have on the area?

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Last Updated 30/06/2005