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RIPLEY Village Design Statement 2004 �E� VERSI�� RIPLEY Village Design Statement 2004 RIPLEY VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ development and change are based HOW WAS THE Contents on a considered understanding of the STATEMENT PREPARED? Introduction ............................ 1 evolution and character of the village. On the 4th September 2001, The Village Context .................. 2 Produced by a cross-section of Sir Thomas Ingilby called a public residents, it highlights not just the meeting to discuss the potential for Character of the qualities they value but also their producing a VDS. Another public Landscape Setting .................... 4 wish to contribute positively to meeting was held in October and the future of Ripley. then in November two design Settlement Pattern workshops were held at the Hotel & Character ............................. 6 de Ville. A VDS working group was WHAT IS THE Buildings & Styles established and after a series of STATEMENT FOR? in the village ........................... 8 intensive meetings a draft VDS Change is brought about not only by was produced, including maps, Building Details & Materials ..... 12 new development but also by smaller illustrations and appendices. Highways, Parking day-to-day alterations. Consultation was carried out with & Traffic ................................ 14 Changes to the appearance of homes appropriate officers of the Borough Landscape & Wildlife ............... 16 and gardens can alter the look and and County Councils, the Cabinet feel of a whole village. Member (Planning), Ripley Parish Conclusion ............................ 17 Council, all residents and businesses This Village Design Statement Appendices: in the village and other organisations and its guidelines are therefore (i) Local Plan Policies ............. 18 with an interest in the appearance addressed to: and quality of Ripley. A full list of (ii) Statutory Protection .......... 19 • Residents and businesses to consultees, a summary of their give guidance to ensure that (iii) Consultations ................... 20 comments and of how these were repairs, alterations and absorbed into the VDS are given (iv) Ripley Chronology ............. 21 extensions are in sympathy in Appendix 3. with the character of Ripley. INTRODUCTION • Developers, owners, their HOW IS THE STATEMENT architects, designers and TO BE USED? Ripley is a small model estate village builders to specify what the situated at the lower end of Nidder- This statement has been adopted by village expects to see in new dale, some 21 miles east of the Harrogate Borough Council as and altered buildings. Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Supplementary Planning Guidance Natural Beauty. It is a designated • The Parish Council to help [SPG] (see Appendix 1). Conservation Area (see Map 1.) with a members assess proposals The guidelines contained in this VDS 15th century castle and many listed and formulate comments on will be taken into account when buildings. planning applications. planning applications are assessed • Councillors and the Local Planning and it is hoped that all owners will WHAT IS A VILLAGE Authority to assist in decisions have regard to them when restoring DESIGN STATEMENT? about changes affecting the or enhancing their properties. The aim of this publication is to character and design of the village. ensure that future restoration, Ripley Castle seen from across the lake. Page 1 THE VILLAGE CONTEXT ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION HISTORICAL THE VILLAGE TODAY Ripley is situated 31 miles north of SIGNIFICANCE The 1991 Census gave the Parish of Harrogate in North Yorkshire (see Ripley was mentioned in the Ripley a population of 190. The 2001 Map 2). The village is 20 miles equi- Domesday Book. The original village Census shows this has altered very distant from York to the east and was on the north bank of the River little, at around 200. Leeds to the south. The Cathedral Nidd. In the early 14th century, the In the past 20 years Ripley has City of Ripon (7 miles) and the hist- village and church were relocated by changed from a traditional estate oric market town of Knaresborough the Ingilby family, half a mile to the village to a modern rural settlement (4 miles) are also readily accessible. north as a planned village. with a thriving community. This is Ripley is fortunate in having a The Castle Gatehouse was reflected in the decision in 2002 for by-pass to carry the very heavy A61 constructed in the 15th century by the Parish Meeting to become a traffic. Whilst the by-pass takes Sir John Ingilby and the Castle itself Parish Council, a move endorsed by much of this A61 traffic many drivers in the 16th century by Sir William the Ingilby family. Their continuing choose to cut through the village. Ingilby. ownership of the Castle as their Being within commuting distance home over almost 700 years In 1752, the Estate commissioned of these major conurbations, we provides continuity and cohesion William Chippendale to produce a recognise the danger of Ripley to the village. detailed survey of the parish. becoming a dormitory village. Its maps provide a useful image Today the Castle and its grounds of Ripley at this time. have become a popular tourist attraction. The Estate, with its staff, Considerable changes were made to hotel and shops, remains a major the Castle between 1780 and 1810, employer. with only the Gatehouse (c.1450) and the Tower Block (c.1555) Following the sale of some estate surviving from the original. properties to private owners, together with small residential The oldest houses in the village developments and conversions, today date from the 18th century almost 50% of the village is now and are mostly situated close to the freehold. Many of the newcomers Church. They are an interesting are young professionals or business mixture of vernacular and polite people. Others are retired with architecture with numerous varying backgrounds and experience. attractive details. This has brought new energy and Ripley in its geographical context. Ripley was transformed in the mid vision to Ripley. nineteenth century when it was re- The retail and commercial vitality built by Sir William Amcotts Ingilby. of Ripley contributes to the village's His vision for a new model estate dynamism and sustainability. village was inspired by his travels on the continent. The project was completed by the building of the unusual 'Hotel de Ville', a large town hall. The adoption of the Tudor Gothic style and the use of local sandstone combine to give Ripley its unique character. A brief chronology of Ripley Castle The Hotel de Ville (Town Hall). and the history of the village is given in Appendix 4. The Cyclists Rest (now Chantry House Gallery), Main Street. The Market Cross and Stocks with (l-r) Looking north along Main Street. Looking towards the Castle Gatehouse. Castle Close, Church View, Garden Cottage and Chantry House. Page 2 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CONSERVATION HARROGATE DISTRICT GUIDELINES: Since 1978 Ripley has been a LOCAL PLAN designated Conservation Area. In Policy H6 'Housing Development in Most of the buildings are listed the Main Settlements and Villages', VC1 Grade I, II* or II. Ripley is classified as a "smaller National Planning Policy Guidance village� and consequently does not Ripley Deer Park and the Victorian 'General Policy and Principles' have a defined Development Limit Walled Gardens are registered by (PPG1) notes that it is proper to (see Appendix 1 for Local Plan English Heritage as a Grade II seek to promote or reinforce local Policies). Historic Park and Garden (see distinctiveness, particularly where Appendix 2 & Map 1). it is supported by clear plan policies or supplementary design guidance. Applicants for planning permission should be able to demonstrate how they have taken account of the need for good design in their development proposals and that they have had regard to the Local Plan Policies and this Ripley VDS. VC2 Every effort must be made to preserve and enhance the character of the village in the future. This will be assisted by Parked cars on Main Street. the treatment of the VDS as a material factor in considering TRAFFIC TOURISM development proposals in the The growth of tourism and Castle The economic life of the Castle and planning process, with the views events is resulting in acute traffic the village facilities rely on tourism to of the residents and their elected problems. This is leading to sustain them. It is essential that this representatives being given due disproportionate demands and activity is carefully managed so that prominence. congestion in the case of such those people who live in Ripley can a small village. continue to do so without excessive VC3 intrusion or disturbance. Parking is at a premium, especially Tourism is essential to the at seasonal peak times, in spite of commercial success and a large, free car park, conveniently sustainability of village facilities. close but often under-used. However, the related growth of traffic and the encroachment of vehicles into the village core must be controlled, directed and at times discouraged. There is an excellent free car park within 100 yards of the village centre and its use should be encouraged at every opportunity. Ripley Store, Main Street. Page 3 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AND SETTING ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE Ripley is surrounded by open countryside,
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