Community Design Statement Consultation Draft Version | August 2018

Parish Aerial Seagry CP

Seagry Parish

Community Design Statement Consultation Draft Version | August 2018 www.seagryparishcouncil.gov.uk

Date Created: 8-6-2018 | Map Centre (Easting/Northing): 394871 / 180430 | Scale: 1:17890 | © Aerial Imagery - www.getmapping.com Contents 1 Introduction 4

2 Settlement Development 6

3 Landscape Setting 10

4 Settlement Pattern and Buildings 13

5 Design Guidance 20

6 Appendices 22

Goss Croft Hall, Upper Seagry.

2 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Foreword Our community of Seagry is unique, and therefore to produce a document which describes the distinctive character of our Parish, which this Design Statement aims to do, is a very difficult task. We have so much to be proud of - our fantastic school, our beautiful recreation ground, our lovely church, the wonderful Goss Croft Hall, our great village pub the New Inn – the list goes on. The natural and developed environment of our Parish is an intrinsic part of its character, and I believe we live in one of the most beautiful parishes in Wiltshire. There is a difficult balance to be struck between preserving the aspects of our Parish which contribute to its distinctive character, and encouraging the type of progress which will allow our community to continue to thrive. The development of our Neighbourhood Plan is an important part of ensuring that we achieve that balance.

Of course a community is much more than the physical environment. People make communities, and in Seagry we are blessed with a spirit of generosity and friendliness which is at the heart of our neighbourhood. This is no more obvious than through the hard work of the small army of volunteers which support our local organisations and facilities, and I am thankful to everyone who devote their energies to supporting our Parish. In particular I am indebted to the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group. Developing a Neighbourhood Plan is a major undertaking involving the commitment of considerable effort and hours of free time, and the Steering Group have approached the task with energy, enthusiasm and professionalism.

Finally I am delighted that so many of Seagry’s residents have contributed views, feedback and information to this process. Our Neighbourhood Plan is developed by the people of Seagry for the people of Seagry, and for future generations.

Michael Barber The Triangle, Upper Seagry Chairman – Seagry Parish Council

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 3 1 Introduction What is a Community Design Statement?

1.1 A Community Design Statement (CDS) is a document produced by the community which describes the distinctive character of a parish or village. It provides a way of capturing the local characteristics and qualities valued by the community. It also draws together design guidance to inform the design of any new development in the parish, including alterations to existing buildings. The core of the Statement is a description and analysis of what are believed to be the important and locally distinctive features of the Parish.

1.2 The CDS is a tool for the Parish to articulate guidance against which any planning or other applications can be considered. It is to assist Parish Residents, businesses and landowners who may wish to improve or add to their home and garden, and business premises. It is also for designers, developers and planning professionals (including the local Planning Authority) Looking towards Lower Seagry (Map VP 8) Community Surveyors on the Design Day involved with new build developments.

Why produce a Community Design Statement for Seagry?

1.3 The CDS sets out the special qualities of Seagry as identified by the local community through analysis and research. It will link to the Neighbourhood Plan and inform aspects in that statutory plan that relate to character and design.

1.4 The objectives of our CDS are to: • Complement and inform our Neighbourhood Plan; • Encourage early pre-application involvement of our community by prospective developers; • Inform the design process of any new development, and; • Be used in the process of considering planning applications in the Parish; Upper Seagry Street Scene (Map VP4) Design Day feedback at the Goss Croft Hall

4 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 • Draw up design guidelines that will guide future change and How has it been produced? development to ensure that local character is preserved and enhanced. 1.8 The process has been very much community-led. Advice and guidance has come from consultants Place Studio and Wiltshire Council. The Informing Future Development main stages were as follows: • Work on the Community Design Statement was launched at a ‘Design 1.5 The CDS does not focus on whether or where developments should Day’ on the 28th August 2017, held at Goss Croft Hall. 40 people happen; rather it is about informing the design of any future developments in attended over the day and contributed to survey work. the Parish. • A working group then progressed the Design Statement content. • A draft version of the document was shared at a Neighbourhood Plan 1.6 This CDS alone cannot ensure the best quality design. That can event in July 2018. only come through meeting and talking with those proposing changes or developments, and doing this early enough to have a constructive influence, Planning Policy Context and using the information captured in this document to inform design development. 1.9 National and local planning policy attach great importance to the design of the built environment. 1.7 Anybody considering a change or a development is encouraged to contact the Parish Council to discuss their proposals in line with the Seagry 1.10 The NPPF sets out how Neighbourhood Plans can play an important Parish Pre-Application Community Involvement Protocol. Contact the Clerk to role in identifying the “special qualities of each area and explaining how this Seagry Parish Council as a first step: [email protected] should be reflected in development.” The understanding and evaluation of the characteristics of Seagry are the basis of this CDS. 1.8 The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2018) makes several mentions of the considerable value of pre-application involvement in 1.11 This document describes the features and patterns that are shaping the design of development: characteristic of our Parish. The Neighbourhood Plan will include policies to ensure this character is protected and reinforced in the future. The policies “...Applicants should work closely with those affected by their proposals to will be linked to this CDS and future development will be expected to show evolve designs that take account of the views of the community. Applications how it has taken the CDS into account in the design of buildings. that can demonstrate early, proactive and effective engagement with the community should be looked on more favourably than those that cannot.” 1.12 Further detail on the national and County level planning policy context for this Community Design Statement can be found in Appendix 1.

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 5 2 Settlement Development 2.1 Seagry is composed of two settlements:

• Upper Seagry (first noted in 1317 as ‘Over Seagry’) lies to the west of the Sutton Benger to Great Somerford road , and • Lower Seagry (first noted in 1218 as ‘Nether Seagry’) which has grown up on the lower ground around the Church.

2.2 The name ‘Seagry’ itself has been interpreted as deriving from the Old English for ‘sedge stream’ and may have referred to the condition of the river Avon. Traces of early settlement can still be found in the Parish today.

2.3 Within the two settlements a number of important houses and farms exist:

• In Lower Seagry, the Tithe Barn, with a large archway leading through Seagry 1773 (Source: Wiltshire Council) it, dates from the 15th century. • A manor house in Lower Seagry may have stood on the site of Church Farm, close to the Church. • To the north of the Church stood, in 1761, Jacobs Farm which, in the early 19th century, was replaced by a pair of cottages later converted into one dwelling. • On the east side of the road through Upper Seagry are Manor Farm and The Chestnuts. • Remote from the settlements are isolated farm complexes: Hardings Farm, Seales Court and others.

2.4 Although in the twentieth century Seagry remained a small community, in the early years it enjoyed a number of commercial services. A trade directory of 1911 lists, in addition to a number of farmers, a market gardener, coal and corn dealers, baker, grocer, post office, beer retailer, auctioneer and Seagry 1896 (Source: Wiltshire Council)

6 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Map of Seagry Parish dated 1885

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 7 estate agent, and cattle dealer. However, by 1935 only the post office, grocer and beer retailer remained in operation.

2.5 12 council houses were built in approximately 1950 in Broadleaze, which are now largely privately owned.

2.6 Today there is a good range of facilities for the Parish, much appreciated by the community, notably Seagry C.E. Primary School, the Recreation Ground with its play area and pavilion, the Goss Croft Hall, the New Inn pub, the cricket pitch and the allotments.

2.7 In 1971, the section of the M4 motorway which passed within approximately one mile of Seagry was constructed between the village and Sutton Benger. Visible on the 1885 and 1896 maps on pages 6 and 7 (and Fishing in the village pond The Allotments also mapped on the Historic Landscape Characterisation Map on page 26 in the appendix) is the ornamental garden of Draycot House that the M4 cut through.

2.8 Junction 17 of the M4 is only a few miles from Seagry, meaning that population structure and employment opportunities were again open to major changes, not least through greatly enhanced possibilities for commuting. Major new developments on their way on the old Hullavington airfield, and others closer to Chippenham, are likely to generate new demands in the coming years.

2.9 Although close to the M4, the Parish has a distinctly rural feel, created in part by the dark night skies and the narrow lanes, enclosed by mature hedgerows and trees, that lead into Upper Seagry, especially from the west.

The Cricket Pitch and a match in progress

8 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Trees play an important role as landmarks and features that contribute to the linear character of Upper Seagry.

Sycamore, Seales Court Oak Tree, The Paddock

Seasonal interest with a Cherry Tree, the Triangle, Upper Seagry

Group of protected trees: Ash and Lime, at Oakhill House Copper Beech Tree, The Mount Beech Tree, Cricket Club

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 9 3 Landscape Setting 3.1 The landscape of Seagry Parish can be split into two parts. To the east the landscape is level and open with views across to the higher ground of the limestone ridge to the east across the Dauntsey Vale, and the River Avon forms a soft green/blue edge to the Parish. To the west is the higher ground and Upper Seagry. This part of the Parish rises steeply in places and has a more intimate and enclosed feeling lent to it by the topography and the rare and unique habitats found in the Ancient Woodland of Seagry Wood and Ell Wood. Historically, this part of the Parish was also part of an ornamental garden of Draycot House, through which the M4 now runs (see the Historic Landscape Map in the appendicies). Small tributaries and drains thread through the Parish and ponds are frequent. Farms are dotted throughout the pastoral and arable farmland. Public Rights of Way criss-cross the Parish, and are particularly important in linking Upper and Lower Seagry.

3.2 Key features: Landscape setting from the east

• Two distinct character areas with ancient woodland and higher ground to the west. • A level, open landscape to the east. • A winding, tree-lined edge formed by the River Avon to the east, to which a network of tributaries and drainage channels connect. • Wide open skies and views to ridges and downs . • Narrow tree-lined roads contribute to a rural, peaceful character to the parish despite the proximity of the M4. • Upper Seagry nestles within the landscape; a bridge marks the threshold from the west. • Lower Seagry is more visible in the landscape. • A network of Public Rights of Way links Upper and Lower Seagry. • A sense of tranquility and a rural quality reinforced by dark night skies and clear views of stars (see the CPRE darks skies map in appendix). Landscape setting from the west

10 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Landscape Character Assessment Evidence Base Context

The Parish sits on the edge of the ‘National Landscape Character Area 117, Avon Vales’.

“This is an undulating, low-lying landscape of mixed, predominantly pastoral agriculture and small limestone-built towns, cut by the (Bristol) River Avon and its tributaries, and surrounded to the west, south and east by higher land. Woodlands lie on the steeper slopes and by watercourses, and in a few other areas within a structured farmland of medium to large fields and now straggly hedgerows.”

The ‘Wiltshire Landscape Character Assessment’ (2005) provides an analysis and classification of the landscape, identifying distinct ‘Landscape Character Areas’ with a distinct sense of place. The assessment provides an informed basis for the understanding and management of landscape change and forms part of the evidence base for the Wiltshire Local Development Plan. Seagry Parish falls into two landscape character areas as shown on the map opposite: Area 12B: Avon Open Clay Vale and 16A: Malmesbury-Corsham Limestone Lowlands. Upper Seagry lies in the 16A character area and Lower Seagry in the 12B area. Extract from Wiltshire Landscape Character Assessment Map (2005), to show Seagry in areas 16A and 12B

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 11 Ancient and Deciduous Woodland Seagry CP

Legend

Ancient Woodland

Deciduous Woodland

Parishes

Ancient Woodland The Woodland Trust defines ancient woodlands as areas which have “had woodland cover for centuries and have been relatively undisturbed by human activity. Over hundreds of years, they have evolved into complex communities of trees, plants, fungi, microorganisms and insects.”

Ancient Woodlands are woods that are present on maps dating back to 1600 in England and Wales. Seagry Wood and Ell Wood form an extensive tract of ancient woodland in the parish, which is significant given that such woods now cover just 2% of the UK. As priority habitats they are given the highest protection from development in the NPPF (2018).

Ancient and Deciduous Woodland Seagry CP

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Ancient Woodland

Deciduous Woodland

Parishes A path through Seagry Wood

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4.1 There are distinct gateways or threshold points to the settled parts of the Parish.

4.2 For Upper Seagry, each approach is distinct. From the west, the bridge, together with topography and the landmark of Dove Cottage (facing onto the road), form a very clear threshold. To the north, landmark trees and houses form a threshold. From the east, the threshold is Five Thorn Farm, where the cross roads and green verges and a large chestnut tree define a focal point.

4.3 Coming into Upper Seagry from the south (from Seagry Road), although there is a complex of buildings to the west - Seales Court, the village does not really start until one arrives at the entrance to The Mount, with its Dove Cottage, west of Upper Seagry (Map VP2) Five Thorn Farm, east of Upper Seagry (Map VP3) impressive copper beach tree on the left and Sturmage House on the right.

4.4 The only road approach to Lower Seagry is from the west. The lane is narrow and bounded on both sides by trees and tall hedgerows. The only sense of arrival comes with the first entrances, either side of the lane, to houses. Though the Church is a significant landmark in the wider landscape, there are few views to it from the approach road.

Entering Upper Seagry from the south (Map VP1) Looking west into Lower Seagry (VP7)

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 13 The Overall Pattern of Upper Seagry to what is a narrow lane. In several cases they are literally on the roadside. The boundary to the north side of Henn Lane is mainly of tall hedgerows and 4.5 Apart from major outliers such as Seagry House and Seales Court, trees, except for the brick wall by Oak Hill House, again very close to the Goss Croft Hall to the north might also be considered an outlier, though it is road, with a narrow grass verge. linked to the crossroads by the Parish Allotments. Five Thorn Farm is also an outlier to the east. 4.9 Trees play an important role as landmarks and features (see page 9) that contribute to the linear character of the village. A mature copper 4.6 The core character of Upper Seagry is therefore set by the linear beech is a threshold feature on entering the village from the south and, by pattern of the developments along Henn Lane to the west and the gently the crossroads, there is a chestnut tree and an oak, set within two green winding street to the south, meeting at the central crossroads close to the triangles, either side of the road which, together with benches, a finger post, New Inn. In the main, these developments offer a very simple pattern of bus stop, notice board and signs for the nearby New Inn pub, combine to single house plots either side along the roads. The exceptions to this basic define a ‘centre’ to the village. pattern are The Courtyard development to the north of Henn Lane (though it is almost invisible from the road) and Broadleaze and the Primary School 4.10 The only paved footpath in the village runs from the bus stop in the to the south of Henn Lane. There are a few minor exceptions to this pattern, ‘centre’ north towards Goss Croft Hall. The allotment gardens are accessed such as Manor Farm Close, where houses have been built behind the road from the footpath and run along the road behind a low hedge. There are frontage plots. some dwellings along this part of the lane but its predominant character is green with mature trees, hedges and walls enclosing the garden and Oak 4.7 The overall linear pattern along the street to the south is reinforced by Hill House. Wide verges, mature oaks and a stone wall, enclosing the cricket buildings, mostly houses, set out in wide plots with roughly equal sized front pitch, define a threshold to the village at this point. and back gardens. The front gardens and associated vegetation are flanked by green verges of varying sizes. The frequent trees along the verges lend 4.11 These basic features and some further details are captured on the a sense of space and openness to Upper Seagry’s roads. This is further map overleaf. reinforced through the sense of enclosure created by the frequent stone and brick (and occasionally wooden) single storey outbuildings with pitched roofs along the green verges, as well as hedges, stone and brick boundary walls. There are some houses on the east side of the road that are side-on, creating some important variety along the street.

4.8 Henn Lane to the west has a slightly different character. Here the buildings on the south side of Henn Lane from the crossroads west are closer Looking towards Upper Seagry (Map VP5)

14 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 DRAFT Character map - UPPER SEAGRY Upper Seagry - Key Features Key

Landmark Threshold

Goss Croft Hall Viewpoint (location & direction) to Lower Seagry Cricket Pond 1 Pitch Allotments Local facility / amenity VP.3 Threshold Key building Spitfire Densely wooded area Memorial with some good The Triangle, which together Pub Green verges individual with mature trees and other features specimen trees combine to define a ‘centre’ to Upper Seagry Important tree

Dove The Cottage School Paddocks Typical hedgerows Recreation Ground The VP.2 Play Area Chestnuts Threshold to the settlement Threshold The Cottage Manor Farm House Manor Footpath Farm VP.4 Green verges featuring Stone / brick wall flowering pink Hawthorne

VP.5

Threshold VP.1

Harding Farm

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 15 The Overall Pattern of Lower Seagry

4.12 Lower Seagry is a very small settlement. Its pattern is formed by a cluster of houses either side of the lane as far as Field House at the junction of the road to St Mary’s Church, with a few houses built along the west side of this unadopted road. To the north east of the junction is the very large complex of Trinity Farm. The road to the east is a cul-de-sac (with a few houses), as is that to the Church and Church Farm.

4.13 The complex including the Church, the Tithe Barn and Church Farm forms a clear outlier but, by contrast with Upper Seagry, this is an important part of the settlement because of its social and historic importance.

4.14 To the west a Spitfire Memorial forms a landmark placed at a junction between Lower Seagry and Upper Seagry. Spitfire Memorial, Lower Seagry Verges and stone walls, Lower Seagry

4.15 Entering the settlement from the west, some houses are clearly visible, although well set back, and some are almost hidden behind high hedgerows and trees. Closer to Field House and around, the older houses are very close to the lane. There is no clear overall character, the pattern being very fragmented and scattered. However the houses also form a clear cluster, well bounded by trees and hedgerows to the west and by hedgerows and Trinity Farm buildings to the east.

4.16 Once again, these basic features and some further details are captured on the map overleaf.

Looking east into Lower Seagry (Map VP6) St Mary’s Church, Lower Seagry

16 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Lower Seagry - Key Features DRAFT Character map - LOWER SEAGRY

Key

Landmark

towards Viewpoint (location & direction) Great Somerford 1 Local facility / amenity

Key building

Green verges

footpath to Important tree Startley Trinity Farm Typical hedgerows VP.7

Field Postbox Threshold to the settlement House lime VP.6 Cottage trees Footpath

Old Stone wall School House

VP.8 to Upper Seagry old orchard Jordan’s Ditch Spitfire St Mary’s Monument Church to Upper Seagry Tithe Barn

to Upper Seagry ancient oak trees The 15th century Tithe Barn

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 17 Buildings - Upper Seagry

The Chestnuts, mid 18th century Primary School Building, post war Meadow View - 21st century development Manor Farm, early / mid 17th century

1950’s housing - Broadleaze Late 20th century Buildings - Manor Farm Close The New Inn Public House The Courtyard - a 1996 development of 9 properties

18 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 Buildings in the Parish Buildings - Lower Seagry

4.17 A key point must be made here. There is a real variety of ages, types and styles of buildings in both Upper and Lower Seagry. This is why the settlement patterns described earlier are so important in terms of potential new development. It is the linear pattern of Upper Seagry that holds the variety of buildings together, reinforced by features such as the strong front boundaries and grass verges. It is the clearly bounded cluster form that holds the variety together for Lower Seagry. These points are central to the design guidance that follows in the next section.

4.18 Despite the emphasis on variety, there are several almost common features. Nearly all houses are two storeys (none are three), with pitched roofs. Many have outbuildings such as garages that are single storey but again most commonly with pitched roofs. Many buildings have chimneys, even some of the newer ones. The more common wall materials are brick and Seagry Mill House, Lower Seagry Modernised terrace of farm cottages, Lower Seagry stone but there are also some houses which are rendered and coloured white or cream.

4.19 The majority of houses are detached or semi-detached. There are also some more substantial properties in Upper Seagry, for example, The Mount, The Chestnuts and Manor Farm, as well as the school and the Goss Croft Hall. The complex around the Church is also a major feature in Lower Seagry. Trinity Farm House, Trey House as well as Church Farm are also significant buildings in Lower Seagry.

4.20 There are nearly 20 listed buildings and structures in the Parish. A full list and map is included in the appendicies.

The Old School House, Lower Seagry 19th century property, Lower Seagry

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 19 5 Design Guidance 5.1 The diverse nature of the buildings in both Upper and Lower Seagry 5.3 Settlement requires considerable attention to be paid in detail to each development proposal. Achieving that requires two things of applicants: Rather than the (very diverse) buildings, it is the detailed pattern of the settlements of Upper and Lower Seagry that most create their distinctive – • Very early contact with the Parish Council as in the Pre-Application and different – characters. Careful attention should be paid to the specific Community Involvement Protocol included in the Neighbourhood Plan context in terms of: and available on the Parish Council website. As the National Planning Policy Framework makes clear, this is by far the best way to deliver • Plot size. the second point. • Building location on the plot. (for example, is there a clear building line) • Demonstrating in any application how the Design Statement content has • Retention of or addition to any existing grass verges. been understood and responded to in any design proposals. • Boundary treatments at the road front of any plot, notably the use of walls or hedgerows or some trees (rather than fences or open There are three aspects on which careful design responses will be necessary: plan fronts). • Boundary treatments should not be lower than those on adjacent 5.2 Landscape plots (but can be higher according to the specific context). • All existing trees should be retained wherever possible. • The location of any building(s) on a proposed site should respond to and relate to the views into the site. This especially applies to site boundaries that relate to the surrounding landscape. • The treatment of site boundaries in particular should relate to, perhaps even link into, adjacent and nearby patterns of hedgerows and trees. • Any proposed lighting to property, garden or frontage should not result in any loss to the current ‘dark skies’ context of Seagry.

20 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 5.4 Buildings

The diversity of building types, sizes and styles is such a distinctive feature of both Upper and Lower Seagry that simple repetition of the style of any adjacent buildings may not be the most appropriate approach. At the same time, some clear criteria apply:

• Buildings to be no higher than two storeys. • The use of attic space using dormer windows, etc. can be possible. • Despite the diversity, there is a limited palette of colours and materials that should be used.

Though standards such as Passivhaus cannot be enforced, the following are also strongly encouraged and will be supported in principle:

• Solar/photovoltaic panels (subject to acceptable visual impacts). • Ground source heat supply (given that likely plot sizes suggest good- sized gardens). • Chimneys and flues to allow for wood-burning stoves. • Rainwater collection and grey water use systems. • High levels of insulation.

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 21 6 Appendices Appendix 1 - Strategic Background and Local Policy engagement with the community should be looked on more favourably than those that cannot.” (Para 128) National Policy Wiltshire Policy In its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2018) the Government attaches great importance to the design of the built environment, recognising The Local Development Plan for Seagry comprises: that good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, is indivisible from good planning and should contribute positively to making places better - Wiltshire Core Strategy (Adopted January 2015); for people. In particular, the NPPF makes clear the importance of response - Wiltshire and Swindon Waste Core Strategy (Adopted 2009); to ‘local character’ in the design of new development (or the refurbishment of - Saved policies of the North Wiltshire Local Plan (Adopted 2011) existing buildings or places): Core Policy 51 (Landscape) states that development should protect, conserve “Plans should, at the most appropriate level, set out a clear design vision and where possible enhance landscape character. Proposals should be and expectations, so that applicants have as much certainty as possible informed by and sympathetic to the distinctive character areas that they are about what is likely to be acceptable. Design policies should be developed in, and should show how important aspects of landscape character - such as with local communities so they reflect local aspirations, and are grounded important views, tranquillity and natural features - have been conserved and in an understanding and evaluation of each area’s defining characteristics. where possible enhanced through sensitive design. Neighbourhood plans can play an important role in identifying the special qualities of each area and explaining how this should be reflected in Core Policy 57 (Ensuring High Quality Design and Place Shaping) requires development” (Para 125) a high standard of design in all new developments; creating a strong sense of place that draws on local context and complements the locality. New The NPPF also seeks to empower local people to shape their surroundings development is expected to make a positive contribution to Wiltshire’s as part of a process to secure high quality design: character through:

“Design quality should be considered throughout the evolution and - Enhancing local distinctiveness by responding to the value of the assessment of individual proposals. Early discussion between applicants, the natural and historic environment, relating positively to the landscape local planning authority and local community about the design of emerging setting and existing pattern of development. Responding to local schemes is important for clarifying expectations and reconciling local and topography; ensuring that key views are retained and enhanced. commercial interests. Applicants should work closely with those affected - Protecting and enhancing existing important landscape and natural by their proposals to evolve designs that take account of the views of the features. community. Applications that can demonstrate early, proactive and effective

22 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 - Responding positively to the existing townscape and landscape features. - Being sympathetic to and conserving historic buildings and landscapes. - Maximising opportunities for sustainable construction techniques. - Making efficient use of land whilst taking account of the characteristics of the site and local context. - Having regard to the compatibility of adjoining buildings and uses. - Incorporating measures to reduce any actual or perceived opportunities for crime or antisocial behaviour on the site and in the surrounding area. - Ensuring the public realm, including new roads and other rights of way, are designed to create places of character which are legible, safe and accessible. - The sensitive design of advertisements and signage. - Taking account of the needs of potential occupants through planning for diversity and adaptability. - The use of high standards of building materials, finishes and landscaping. - Meeting the requirements of Core Policy 61 (Transport and New Development) (see below).

Core Policy 61 (Transport and New Development) states that new development should be located and designed to reduce the need to travel particularly by private car, and to encourage the use of sustainable transport alternatives.

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 23 Appendix 2 Light Pollution and Dark Skies Map - Seagry Parish

6/14/2018 Great Britain’s Light Pollution and Dark Skies Light Pollution and Dark Skies Great Britain’s Light Pollution and Dark Skies

Night Lights

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Each pixel shows the level of radiance (Night Lights) shining up into the night sky. These have Footpaths Map - adapted from Mike Collins’ footpath map in Reflections of been categorised into colour bands to distinguish between different Seagry: A Village Bids Farewell to the 20th Century, Candid Pictures, UK, light levels. Please see the report p.106-107. for more information on this.

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Legend

Ancient Woodland

Deciduous Woodland

Parishes

Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 25 Historic Landscape Characterisation Data for Seagry Parish Listed Buildings within Seagry Parish Data from the Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record Data from the Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record

HWI3595 HWI3626 HWI3611 HWI3627 HWI3353 HWI3629 HWI3630 HWI3589 HWI3593 HWI3596 HWI3618 HWI4386 HWI3610 HWI3590 HWI3592 HWI3594 HWI3624 HWI3618 HWI3622 HWI3621 1022389 HWI3591 HWI4410 HWI3625 1363817 HWI3609 nn 1022388 HWI4385 HWI4408 HWI4409 HWI3663 n nn 1363816 HWI3614 1200408 1200049 HWI3588 HWI4398 n HWI4383 HWI3725 1363818 HWI4403 HWI4411 HWI3662 n 1022391 HWI3665 n HWI4322 102239n0 HWI3587 HWI4400 1022392 HWI4407 HWI3664 1022393 1022394n HWI4314 HWI4402 nn HWI4321 HWI4399

HWI4319 HWI6663 HWI4323 HWI4404

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Parish Wiltshire

BroadTypeC

FEL Fields and enclosed land Legend

Parish Wiltshire ORN Ornamental

ListedBuildings(point) RSE Rural settlement n

WDL Woodland

26 Seagry CDS | Consultation Draft | August 2018 The following buildings and structures are listed and thus protected at a national level:

• Barn (C18) at Hardings Farm, Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Church of St. Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II • Dovecote (late C17) at Manor Farm, Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Gatepiers at Seagry House on entrance drive, Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Gatepiers at Seagry House, to south of front lawn, Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Hardings Farmhouse (late C18), Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Manor Farm House (early C17), Upper Seagry, Grade II • Milestone about 200 metres south of Rookery House, Upper Seagry Grade: II • Rookery House (C18), Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Seales Court (C17), Upper Seagry, Grade: II • T Sealy monument in Churchyard about 6 metres east of chancel of Church of St Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II • The Chestnuts (mid C18), Upper Seagry, Grade: II • Three Monuments in Churchyard about 9m south west of south Porch of Church of St. Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II • Three Monuments in Churchyard south of south transept of Church of St Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II • Tithe Barn (C15) at Church Farm, Lower Seagry, Grade: II The Dovecote at Manor Farm • Two unidentified monuments in Churchyard about 7m south east of chancel of Church of St. Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II • Unidentified monument in Churchyard about 14m south west of porch of Church of St Mary, Lower Seagry, Grade: II.

(Source: Historic England 2018 / Wiltshire Historic Environment Record - see also map on page 26)

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Green route (north) Paths encompassing Oak Hill Wood and Seagry Wood via eld tracks and local lanes to Startley before returning to Seagry.

Yellow route (east) A walk down the main street to Manor Farm to take up the footpath through the elds and hedgerows to Seagry Mill house on the River Avon Weir.

Pink route (south) A mixture of lane, hard track and eld tracks passing close to a Cotswold stone farmhouse and farm at Hardinge.

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