2008-10 Nailsworth Design Statement Draft for Adoption.Pdf
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Draft for Adoption October 2008 Nailsworth Design Statement 1 Draft for Adoption October 2008 Foreword The Nailsworth Community Partnership was founded in January 2007. It is a coming together of local organisations and associations within the town of Nailsworth and surrounding parishes that wish to support and initiate projects that improve and enhance the property, heritage, environment and community life of the area. The Design Statement, which is before you, is one aspect of the Partnership’s activities. It is an audit of our existing built environment, the open spaces and countryside that we enjoy. Through public consultation it describes what we most like and possibly dislike about our town and it identifies what we wish to see in any future plans and developments proposed for Nailsworth. Our national and local planning legislation is very complicated. This Design Statement outlines this legislation and the processes involved. Above all, it enables us to know our town better and to have a well researched local voice in the preservation and development of Nailsworth. Our thanks go to Helen Bojaniwska who has guided us with our surveys and prepared this document. We also thank the voluntary team who have carried out the audit and consulted the public at various, sometimes chilly, venues. The validity of our findings are due to the Nailsworth people who took time to complete the questionnaires. I commend this document to all with an interest in the future of Nailsworth. Colin Gerard Chairman Nailsworth Community Partnership This has been a real community effort, led by Helen Bojaniwska and the Nailsworth Community Partnership. Through their efforts Nailsworth benefits from a clear overview of what we like about our town and what we feel it is important to preserve. It will become part of the material factors to which any future developer must have regard in their plans. We can be proud of what we have achieved. Norman Kay Town Mayor I welcome this draft document, which can support Stroud District Council’s planning policies and strategies. This draft Design Statement brings together the senses and experiences of local people in a meaningful and practical way, and offers residents a real 2 Draft for Adoption October 2008 opportunity to express their views on any future change, and seeks to encourage local distinctive design. It describes the visual qualities and features of the town as seen through the eyes of local people and valued by them, and as such seeks to inspire future development that respects the unique character of Nailsworth. It is clearly a special place where people live and work. The hard work of the community can only enhance the understanding between the District Council, designers and developers in a partnership approach. It identifies issues that need to be addressed early on in the planning process. It is proactive in this respect, and offers a means of delivery for sustainable and locally distinctive environments. I look forward to receiving a final version for possible adoption as Supplementary Planning Advice by the District Council. Councillor Barbara Tait Stroud District Council 3 Draft for Adoption October 2008 Table of contents Copyright.........................................................................................................5 Acknowledgements.........................................................................................6 Part 1 Background...........................................................................................7 1.1 Introduction................................................................................................7 1.2 Nailsworth today........................................................................................9 Part 2 Character areas..................................................................................10 Part 3 Building character types......................................................................17 3.1 Traditional stone cottages.......................................................................17 3.2 Larger stone houses................................................................................21 3.3 Large mill owners’ homes........................................................................23 3.4 Historic mills and commercial buildings...................................................28 3.5 Public houses..........................................................................................31 3.6 Places of Worship...................................................................................32 3.7 Nonconformity.........................................................................................34 3.8 Victorian brick buildings...........................................................................36 3.9 Agricultural buildings...............................................................................40 3.10 1901-1939.............................................................................................41 3.11 Post-war 1945 to 1999..........................................................................41 3.12 21st century...........................................................................................45 3.13 Materials................................................................................................49 3.14 Modern industrial and commercial buildings..........................................52 3.15 Domestic garages, outbuildings and garden buildings..........................54 3.16 Boundaries............................................................................................57 Part 4 General Recommendations................................................................60 4.1 Streams...................................................................................................60 4.2 Ponds and lakes......................................................................................62 4.3 Flooding...................................................................................................63 4.4 Springs....................................................................................................66 4.5 Services...................................................................................................69 4.6 Employment............................................................................................70 4.7 Affordable housing..................................................................................71 4.8 Shopfronts...............................................................................................73 4.9 Access to services...................................................................................78 4.10 Old Market.............................................................................................79 4.11 Local distinctiveness and Innovative design..........................................82 4.12 Landmark features and views................................................................86 4.13 Designing out crime...............................................................................92 4.14 Conservation areas...............................................................................93 4.15 Listed Buildings.....................................................................................95 4.16 Archaeological Sites..............................................................................96 4.17 The Code for Sustainable Homes.........................................................98 Question........................................................................................................99 4.18 Biodiversity..........................................................................................100 4.19 Important geological sites....................................................................106 4.20 Landscape character and types..........................................................108 4.21 Transport.............................................................................................113 4.22 Outdoor playing space.........................................................................119 4.23 Open spaces.......................................................................................127 4.24 Rights of way.......................................................................................137 4 Draft for Adoption October 2008 Appendix 1 Statement of Community Involvement......................................140 Appendix 2 Recommendations: Policy Context...........................................143 Appendix 3 Glossary and acronym guide....................................................147 Appendix 4 Conservation Areas..................................................................152 Appendix 5 Listed Buildings summary.........................................................153 Appendix 6 Wildlife records and priorities...................................................156 Appendix 7 Important wildlife habitats.........................................................159 Appendix 8 Conservation............................................................................165 Appendix 9 Streets by character area.........................................................168 Appendix 10 References.............................................................................170 Appendix 11 Design Statement Consultation Results.................................174 Appendix 12 History of Nailsworth...............................................................188