Agenda Item 19 PC57/17 Appendix 1

Buriton Village Design Statement 2017

263 Agenda Item 19 PC57/17 Appendix 1

Buriton Village Design Statement 2017 Updated design guidance for the parish Introduction

The Buriton Village Design Statement was originally published and adopted by East Hampshire District Council in January 2000 – one of the first to be produced in the District – with the community being praised, not just for the content of the policy document, but for the way in which it had been produced: including extensive public consultation, involvement and engagement. The resulting design guidelines covered the whole parish – including Buriton, Ditcham, Nursted and Weston.

With the passage of time, some changes to the planning system and with some new issues affecting developments in the parish, Buriton Parish Council has overseen updates to the original Village Design Statement in 2005-8 and in 2015-17 as part of wider exercises: each with widespread consultation and community engagement. What is a Village Design on an understanding of the It has been adopted as l the National Park Authority Statement? area’s past and present. It a formal Supplementary and local Councils Updating work also included a detailed assessment of the landscapes of the parish and draws attention to what is Planning Document by the findings from the Buriton Local Landscape Character Assessment now form part of the Village Design Statements special about the buildings, South Downs National Park l developers and builders updated Village Design Statement. are intended to provide open spaces and settings of Authority (in XXX 2017) as the guidance for any development Buriton, Weston, Nursted and Planning Authority for the area. l architects, designers, Buriton Parish Council was fully involved throughout the updating exercises and supports proposals and to inform Ditcham – and it gives parish People applying for planning planners and engineers all the revisions. The South Downs National Park Authority formally adopted this Buriton planning decisions. They residents a say in the future permission will need to show provide a way of ensuring of their village, by producing that they have taken account What does it cover ? Village Design Statement as a Supplementary Planning Document in XXXX 2017 after that any new developments guidance on respecting these of the guidance when drawing conducting a statutory six-week period of consultation. are designed and located qualities. Local character up their proposals. Disregard This Design Statement in a way that reflects local could easily be threatened by of this guidance may well contains sections on: In producing this revised Village Design Statement, all the design guidelines have been characteristics and qualities unsympathetic development result in refusal of planning revisited and, where necessary, refreshed. When taken together with all the supporting that people value in their and Buriton Parish Council will permission. l the bigger picture – how text and appendices, this Design Statement sets out details of local characteristics and village and its surroundings. use this Design Statement geology has produced the The Statements are produced to inform its responses to Who is it for ? settings for our lives qualities which provide local distinctiveness and help to make the parish such a special by the local community for use planning applications.. place. by developers, architects, the Change is brought about not l historical and landscape Planning Authority and others. How has it been produced ? only by new buildings, but setting of the parish People applying for planning permission in the parish will need to show that they have had also by smaller alterations regard to this Village Design Statement (as well as national and local planning policies) Often local residents may This Statement has been and additions to homes l the pattern of the only hear about proposals produced by residents of the and gardens, open spaces, settlements when drawing up their proposals. Disregard of the guidance could well result in refusal of for development when the parish with the full support of paths, street furniture, walls planning permission. design is finished. Although Buriton Parish Council and the and hedges which can affect l open spaces and green the Parish Council is asked South Downs National Park the look and feel of a whole corridors within and between Small day-to-day alterations to homes and gardens, open spaces, paths, walls and hedges by the Planning Authority for Authority. It is the result of village. settlements can gradually affect the look and feel of a whole village. Many such changes may not views on planning applications, public consultation involving need planning permission but it is hoped that all local householders and landowners will it may not get the opportunity the whole parish at all stages This Design Statement l dark night skies and to offer as much positive input (including public meetings, provides guidance for anyone tranquillity take account of the principles enshrined in this Village Design Statement. as it would like – particularly workshops and exhibitions) considering development in on the design of new and draws upon the detailed the area. It will be valuable l the public realm The Planning Authority can advise on whether a proposal needs planning consent and, if it development: ‘how it looks’. findings of a comprehensive to individual householders does, design considerations can be developed at the pre-application stage. Applicants are In such circumstances, the Parish Plan and Landscape wishing to build extensions l the form and style of also encouraged to work with the Parish Council to produce outcomes that are considered only option may be for local Character Assessment or put in new windows and buildings. to be the best possible for all interested parties. people to react or protest. exercise. to planners, developers and However, once a Village Design architects considering new Each section concludes with a Statement has been produced, How will it work ? buildings. It provides a source number of Design Guidelines. It is hoped that the updated Buriton Village Design Statement will help ensure that everyone applying for planning of ideas for designers to work Taken together with the changes in the parish are designed and located so as to reflect local characteristics and permission knows, in advance, This Design Statement with local building styles which accompanying text, plans and to respect local values. the sort of things that are describes the settlements have helped make Buriton appendices, these guidelines suitable in local communities. in the parish of Buriton as what it is today. provide details of the qualities This should be helpful to they are today and highlights which local people hold The community is grateful to the following individuals for their detailed guidance and everyone involved. the qualities that residents In summary, it is intended for: dear. It is hoped that this assistance provided during the preparation of this Village Design Statement: Dr Joe Cox, value. It is intended to be guidance will ensure that all University of Portsmouth; Veronica Craddock, SDNPA; Genevieve Hayes, SDNPA; Dan Why produce one for a practical tool capable of l local householders, development is designed and Oakley, SDNPA; Chris Paterson, SDNPA; and Michael Scammell, SDNPA. Buriton ? influencing decisions affecting businesses and farmers located in such a way as to design and development in the reflect local characteristics The aim of the Design parish. It should assist the l statutory bodies and and to respect local values. Statement is to ensure that Parish Council, District Council providers of services and any future development and and National Park Authority utilities change in the parish is based consider planning applications.

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The bigger picture

It is the rocks beneath us – experienced quite markedly l some trees may mark The 2011 South Downs l consider the impact of any l ensure that any built that create our landscapes where the roads rise through ancient field patterns or Integrated Landscape change (development) in views development reflects the and scenery – and geology the rocks near to Nursted boundaries – and native Character Assessment from the scarp local vernacular – develop also plays a significant role Farm, Bolinge Hill Farm and on hedgerows can provide (SDILCA) confirms that the design guidance to help in influencing our natural Weston Lane. important ‘paths’ for creatures parish of Buriton straddles l conserve the intimate scale resist suburban style garden vegetation, wildlife, agriculture Each of these strata has to follow three significant landscape and secluded rural and tranquil boundaries, kerbs and lighting. and industrial history. distinctive characteristics and character forms. The most character of the landscape, has influenced many aspects l some historic routes have prominent feature is the derived from its ancient hanger These characteristics, Geology has also influenced of local life. become important roads today major Chalk escarpment, to woodlands, interconnected sensitivities and where humans have chosen to – whilst others remain as quiet the north lies the Greensand pattern of enclosed pastures, considerations have – along settle and where villages have The best land historically was lanes or footpaths terrace and to the south sits sunken lanes, and small rural with many other factors – formed. The varied geology along the Greensand terrace the wooded estate downland. villages been taken into account in in the parish of Buriton also at the foot of the scarp slope, l the historic routes led to the production of this Village provides a range of building coinciding with the springline. the first building blocks of our Important SDILCA findings l seek opportunities to Design Statement. materials which contribute Like other settlements along settlements appearing, giving relating to the parish include reduce the visual impact of greatly to the villages’ local the foot of the downs, the a pattern for later development the following: existing visually intrusive distinctiveness and sense of village of Buriton is situated at to follow and also establishing elements on the downs such place. the centre of its parish – giving important spaces and views l this rural landscape has a as prominent electricity pylons the settlement access to the between buildings strong sense of tranquillity as Buriton has three main widest selection of resources. a result of low noise levels, l conserve the character of geological layers or ‘strata’ Work to update the Village l individual plots within the presence of semi natural the sunken lanes – seek to which are now exposed at the Design Statement has used larger blocks vary in size and woodland, thick hedgerows reduce traffic pressures and surface: an Upper Greensand the context of our landscapes shape – helping to create Wooded scarps provide a sense of enclosure for Buriton and grassland, absence of road improvements which layer sits between the rising to inform layout and design the unique character of our overt human impact, and low would alter the character of slopes of the Chalk scarp in guidelines: settlements; and density of settlement these ancient lanes the south of the parish and the gently undulating Gault l our landscapes, including l the architectural style, l small nucleated villages with l tracks and rights of way Clay lowland to the north. the geology and sources materials and building materials reflecting are vulnerable to damage by The Upper Greensand, a pale of water, were important in design details of individual local geology intensive recreational use, siltstone known locally as deciding where settlements buildings add to the local notably off road vehicles Malmstone, is exposed as a should be built characteristics and qualities l sunken lanes provide a distinctive terrace at the foot that people appreciate. sense of antiquity and provide l encourage sensitive of the Chalk and, because it exposures of the underlying integration of any fencing, is more resistant to erosion bedrock geology tracks, hardstanding, jumps than the neighbouring clays, and other paraphernalia that it forms a locally prominent l the extensive views from are associated with hobby escarpment where they meet the scarps, across adjacent farms or private stables lower lying landscapes, are vulnerable to change l local change in relation to Head Down Buriton The Causeway Petersfield (development, lighting etc) individual properties such which would affect the special as lighting or introduction of remote character of the scarps (sub) urban style fencing and boundaries, or increased traffic CHALK l the Greensand Terrace pressures on rural lanes, may is clearly visible from the cumulatively start to erode the adjacent chalk scarps which perceived rural character of UPPER GREENSAND GAULT CLAY FOLKESTONE SANDS enhances its visual sensitivity the area and physically erode South North roadside verges and sunken lanes

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History and landscape setting

The parish of Buriton lies The parish contains a are characterised by a well- noteworthy. It will be important those who live locally and by national and regional resource south of Petersfield in eastern diverse range of inspirational cultivated, open, gently rolling that any new development the many visitors who are for informal quiet recreation. Hampshire and covers about landscapes, encapsulating the landscape with hedgerows and does not adversely affect attracted to the area by its Any planning proposals for eight square miles of attractive variety of the National Park, small woodland blocks forming the character, setting or charm and beauty. Neither new the area need to respect the countryside. with a rich array of wildlife, strong features. value of any of these lanes development nor tall hedges quality of the landscape and historical features and cultural – either directly or indirectly. or fencing should obstruct its tranquillity so that this The parish has had a steady heritage. There are breath- All of the parish lies within the The Landscape Character existing publicly accessible function can continue. population (of about 750) for taking, sweeping views from South Downs National Park. Assessment for the parish views into, out of or within most of the last century - most the top of the escarpment The dramatic landscapes of has also identified important settlements. Some particularly living in Buriton village. This – from which people derive the Downs are an important ‘country lane’ characteristics important views identified population supports a parish pleasure, happiness and national feature and the of other roads in the by residents are shown in church, two pubs, a primary inspiration – and a number hanger woodlands are of parish which should not be Appendix 2. school, village hall and a range of distinctive sunken lanes international biological and threatened. of clubs and societies. There cut through the parish, linking landscape importance. A With the Queen Elizabeth has always been a vibrant and lower land to the north with number of other parts of the The core of Buriton village Country Park and several caring community feeling – and the scarp slope of the downs. parish are also recognised as is a Conservation Area and designated long-distance walks the village still retains the being important for wildlife each of the main settlements (including the South Downs spirit and character of a real Our landscapes are the with designations as National (Buriton, Weston, Ditcham Way, the Hangers Way, the village. settings for our lives. They Nature Reserves, Sites of and Nursted) contains listed Shipwrights Way, the Staunton have economic value (providing Special Scientific Interest buildings – generally of Grade Way and the Sussex Border Archaeological evidence shows the setting for economic (SSSIs), Sites of Importance II or II* architectural or historic Path), the countryside within that the parish has always activity and often helping to for Nature Conservation interest. There are over 40 Butser Hill – the magnificent backdrop for Weston the parish forms an important been a popular place to settle. attract business and tourism), (SINCs) and Local Nature Listed Buildings in the parish. Buriton village is a picturesque social and community value Reserves. as the villages nestle naturally spring-line settlement nestling (as an important part in Virtually all the buildings in in the landscape. at the foot of the steep, people’s lives, bringing Sunken lanes form important Buriton and Weston are hidden wooded, Chalk escarpment enjoyment, recreation and landscape features in the from view on approach routes Only in a small number of of the South Downs and inspiration) and environmental parish, are valuable as wildlife into the settlements and from locations have ‘hard edges’ sitting on a terrace of Upper value (as a home for wildlife habitats and are historically long distance vantage points to the village been created in Greensand above the farmland and wild flowers). places that are very visible to the north. The hamlets at from rights of way: back Weston and Nursted were When well cared-for, the gardens in open settings with also established on this landscape provides some of sheds and other domestic Upper Greensand terrace the essentials of life, such as paraphernalia; temporary although higher and closer to clean air and water, food, fuel structures and subdivisions its northern edge, overlooking and raw materials. It helps to of fields for grazing; and tall Petersfield in the valley below. regulate our climate, stores panel fencing which can spoil Farmsteads like Old Ditcham flood waters, filters pollution local aesthetics. It will be and Sunwood have provided and provides opportunities for important to try to mitigate further settlement locations. us to improve our health and these effects and to ensure well-being. that there are no more The Downs form a magnificent adverse effects in the future. backdrop to all the For many centuries the Downs Fencing panels are generally settlements. The settings are were predominantly chalk inappropriate. particularly dramatic due to grassland for sheep grazing the proximity of the hangers in but now the majority is arable There are a number of Buriton village and in Weston land with some Forestry attractive views looking into where the backdrop is Butser Commission plantations the settlements, looking out Hill - the highest point of the of beech and conifers. The from them and from local South Downs. northern parts of the parish rights of way. The views are very much appreciated by Ancient sunken lanes provide the way into Buriton, Nursted and Weston War Down – once downland, now forested

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Designations recognising the special character of the area

The detailed Landscape Design guidelines LS10: The natural, rural, 1951: one of the earliest Sites Character Assessment for the LS6: Low native hedging, informal, ‘country lane’ of Special Scientific Interest parish of Buriton (which forms LS1: Any new development trees and shrubs are a feature characteristics of all the (SSSI) designated in the parish an appendix to this document) should respect the character of of the parish and should be roads in the parish need to be includes SDILCA character the countryside, be in harmony preserved – and encouraged retained and the important 1962: whole parish included descriptions, key sensitivities with landscape features and in any landscaping for new sections of lanes identified in Area of Outstanding Natural and future considerations setting, take account of all developments – so as to in the Landscape Character Beauty when East Hampshire for the three landscape the important biodiversity in retain the rural nature of the Assessment map for the parish AONB created character areas in the parish, the parish and not be visually area. Close boarded fencing should not be harmed 1968: core of Buriton village amplified by supplementary detrimental to vistas which are within the public realm is not designated as a Conservation local comment and analysis available from many parts of appropriate. Fencing within LS11: Virtually all the buildings Area from the community-led the parish private plots that face the in Buriton and Weston are exercise. Due regard must be open landscape should be hidden from view on approach 1972: Buriton to Eastbourne paid to these issues in the LS2: The planning policies contextually appropriate and routes into the settlements and designated as the UK’s first consideration of any proposals which apply to the South sensitively designed to reflect from long distance vantage long distance footpath – the for development in the area. Downs National Park should the rural nature of the area points. The villages nestle South Downs Way be strictly applied throughout such as post-and-rail with naturally in the landscape. This 1976: Queen Elizabeth We have also used the the parish native hedge planting important characteristic should Country Park established University of Portsmouth guide the location and design ‘Landscape Watch’ database LS3: Other designations LS7: Neither new development of any new development. 1976: Conservation Area for the parish of Buriton to designed to protect special nor extensions nor fencing extended identify changes to our local characteristics in the parish should obstruct existing 1983: Sussex Border path landscapes drawing upon should be strictly observed publicly accessible views into, created detailed aerial photographs out of or within settlements or held by Hampshire County LS4: The key sensitivities, affect views from local rights Strips of woodland form important features 1986: Hangers Way and Council for 2005 and 2013. landscape management and of way. Staunton Way designated Analysis of the data shows development considerations only relatively small, localised and other recommendations LS8: Potential impacts of 1988: parts of parish changes in cultivated and identified in the South development on distant views included in South Downs woodland areas over the Downs Integrated Landscape (eg. prominent materials, large Environmentally Sensitive Area period along with small Character Assessment windows or roof-lights which increases in buildings outside (SDILCA) and in the Landscape reflect the light, prominent 1992: completion of A3 the main settlements. It will Character Assessment for the roofs on the skyline, isolated Petersfield Bypass relieves be important for these trends, parish of Buriton should be buildings amidst fields) Buriton of traffic with little or no adverse effects respected should be avoided and new 1995: South Downs Way on the landscape, to be developments should not extended from Buriton to continued. LS5: Land uses which have intrude on the skyline when Winchester a suburbanising influence on seen from key viewpoints the character of the landscape 1999: part of Country Park are not appropriate within LS9: Sunken lanes form declared a National Nature the parish. The sub-division important landscape features Reserve of agricultural land into in the parish, are valuable 2001: Conservation Area paddocks for equestrian uses, as wildlife habitats and are extended for example, can have harmful historically noteworthy. Any effects on the character of the new development should not 2010: South Downs National landscape dominate or adversely affect Park created the character, setting or value of any of these lanes 2013: Shipwrights Way Long Distance Trail opened through the parish

Attractive landscapes surround the villages

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Settlement pattern

The road network in the parish Lane and North Lane are Design guidelines SP4: As in other spring-line is typically rural with narrow sunken lanes, set into the villages along the bottom of meandering lanes lined by landform and are sensitive to SP1: Spaces between the scarp slope of the downs, long-established hedgerows. development. Gaps between settlements are vital in flooding can be a major Sunken lanes are a particular buildings in parts of the village preserving the special identity challenge with fields around feature. reflect the character and of the local communities – the edges of the settlements evolution of the settlement particularly the gaps to the playing important roles as Buriton is a small-scale rural pattern but also provide for built-up area of Petersfield. reservoirs and soakaways. Any village which has gradually wildlife. Large gardens act as Concern about the potential new development should not developed in a piecemeal stepping stones in ecological erosion of these important exacerbate the risk, frequency, fashion over the centuries networks as well as helping gaps remains high and it severity or relocation of from its centre near the pond. to provide soft fringes at the is important that the gap flooding Much of the built form is made settlement edge. between the parish and up of key buildings such as Petersfield is preserved SP5: Any new development the church, the old Rectory, The settlement pattern of the should not dominate or the Manor House and small village reveals four main sub- SP2: Any development adversely affect the character, cottages fronting onto narrow areas: must maintain the historic setting or value of any of the lanes. settlement patterns of sunken parts of Bones Lane, l the rural lanes referred to Buriton, Weston, Nursted and Kiln Lane or North Lane The village lanes provide above (North Lane, Bones Ditcham, recognising how great visual interest - narrow, Lane, South Lane, Kiln Lane, they relate to the landscape SP6: In order to retain the curving, rarely running straight Petersfield Road and Greenway Narrow curving lanes characterise the historic settlement patterns settings and responding to this existing character of the parish Flooding can be a challenge or flat for any length, they give Lane) understanding and the settled relationship ever-changing views. They are Almost no new buildings have periods of heavy or sustained between buildings, and to flanked by mature hedges l the High Street (the heart of been built in Weston over the rainfall, the hillsides and fields SP3: The traditional form minimise the impact on and trees and, with very few the village) last 100 years. The hamlet above and to the south of the of the settlements should biodiversity, the building of pavements, a rural feel is has one main lane running village can become saturated be maintained rather than houses in existing gardens will generated right into the heart l Sumner and Glebe Roads; more or less east-west along and unable to hold any more building any new housing not usually be supported of the village. and the higher northern edge of water. Some houses have estates and planning the Upper Greensand terrace. been flooded on a number of decisions should support SP7: The entrances to the With the houses mainly l the Heatherfield This linear pattern, with occasions with people forced conserving the form, pattern settlements in the parish are following the pattern of the development almost no dwelling overlooking to move out whilst drying out and rural character of the generally very attractive and old lanes, often hidden in another, helps to give Weston and repair work takes place. existing settlements. The any new developments should the landscape, open spaces Only the houses in its particular character. With Secondly, the capacity of the boundaries of the settlements, not detract from this character. of countryside still extend Sumner / Glebe Roads only one road into or out of drainage system along the as defined in the statutory Any changes on the fringes right into the heart of the and in Heatherfield have the hamlet, via a sunken lane, village High Street is often Development Plan, should of the villages should not village from all directions. a uniform character. Even Weston has a special ‘secret’ unable to cope with heavy be strictly observed with new be obtrusive, but sensitively Development has evolved here, mature gardens and quality and a close community rainfall and, exacerbated by development confined to infill inserted into the landscape. around natural features such hedged boundaries soften spirit. traffic driving through the deep plots, redevelopment and Mediocre, substandard or as the ‘hidden valley’ of The the effect and extensive water, properties adjacent conversions maintaining, as inappropriate designs should Links and this valley forms views to open countryside Nursted and Ditcham are to the highway are at risk of far as possible, the existing not be allowed to creep in from an important visual feature remain. In Heatherfield, areas of scattered houses flooding. patterns of density. the margins of the villages of the village. The lanes deliberately uneven building based mainly on early converge near the church and lines and an irregular farmsteads. SP8: New buildings should pond creating a particularly distribution of dwellings help reflect both the size and scale important and attractive to create interesting visual As in other spring-line villages of existing buildings and their open space: a defining relationships. A footpath from along the foot of the scarp position within the building plot characteristic of the village. Heatherfield to Bones Lane slope of the downs, flooding helps physically to integrate can be a major challenge. Within the village of Buriton, this development into the There are two existing causes parts of Bones Lane, Kiln village. of flooding in Buriton. Firstly, in

8 9 268 Agenda Item 19 PC57/17 Appendix 1 GREENWAY LANE PETERSFIELD ROAD Open spaces and green corridors 1

NORTH LANE 8 7 BONES LANE THE LINKS

HIGH STREET 2

6 Buriton Village 9 Green fingers of open space RECREATION GROUND extend into the heart of the village particularly important visual Weston is a close-knit KILN LANE features and, with associated community, but it is so partly 5 3 footpaths, provide a valuable because each resident has local amenity. The Clays and the space about them to act 4 SOUTH LANE the Old Rectory meadow are independently. The spaces THE CLAYS other notable examples. between dwellings contribute significantly to the character of Views into, along, across and Weston. Infilling would destroy out of these open spaces this. are important and these ‘green fingers’ enhance Green corridors within the atmosphere of rural settlements are also tranquillity. They must be provided by low native respected in any proposals hedging, trees, shrubs and Design guidelines for future development. The roadside verges to join with 1 2 3 Buriton Conservation Area was the countryside beyond. OS1: The open spaces between extended in 2001 to include They play important roles settlement areas within the The Links and adjoining fields in maintaining biodiversity parish, and between the parish between Bones Lane and and contribute significantly and Petersfield, should be North Lane in the same way to the local character and preserved and protected from that the open spaces around environment. Trees provide inappropriate development Pond Green – one of a number of important open spaces South Lane were already a number of important local included. These open spaces, landmarks and it is almost OS2: New development should The open spaces with which There are too many OS6: Important open spaces and the views afforded, are possible to navigate around be excluded from the ‘green Buriton parish is so richly examples elsewhere in the between houses should 9 4 very important to the character the settlements by using fingers’ around The Links, the endowed, provide both country where towns have be retained to reflect the of the Conservation Area. the trees alone. There are a Clays and the Old Rectory memorable views and a expanded and ‘gobbled up’ character and evolution of the number of individual trees, Meadow sense of peace. Two different surrounding villages with settlement pattern as well as Where the village lanes groups of trees, hedgerows ‘types’ of open space are a loss of character, variety providing for wildlife converge near the church, the and wooded areas which are OS3: The Links and adjoining significant: rural gaps between and distinctiveness. It is pond and the adjacent ‘pond particularly visually important fields behind Bones Lane are settlements; and important important that this does OS7: The open spaces green’ at the junction of Bones and which form valuable particularly important open open spaces within each not happen to the parish of between houses in Weston Lane and North Lane create an corridors for wildlife. There spaces (affording views which settlement. Buriton and the Local Planning contribute significantly to attractive open space flanked are areas of ancient woodland Authority must ensure that are important to the character the local character and new by majestic horse chestnut in the parish which support of the Conservation Area) and 8 5 Rural gaps between the gaps of open countryside development should avoid trees and by the war memorial, rare and endangered plants should be retained settlements – particularly the between settlements remain them. the Norman church, the Manor and animals and which are gap between the settlements undeveloped in the long term. House and the Old Rectory. extremely important for OS4: It is particularly important and the built-up area of OS8: Some important trees, The pond itself is a focal point wildlife and for the cultural to retain the open spaces Petersfield – are vital in Open spaces within hedgerows, copses, ancient and a particular feature of this heritage of the area. Nesting around Buriton village pond, preserving the special identity settlements add significantly woodlands and other wooded enclave. It is important that boxes on existing and new the Recreation Ground and the of the local communities. to the feel of the villages and areas have been identified it is sensitively maintained. developments can also provide fields adjoining Greenway Lane Concern about the potential allow a peaceful atmosphere in the Landscape Character Other important open spaces opportunities for wildlife. and Kiln Lane erosion of these important to be retained. Within Buriton Assessment map for the parish in Buriton are the Recreation gaps remains high. Residents village, as a result of the and trees flanking the lanes, 7 6 Ground, tucked away behind OS5: The areas around Buriton of Weston and Nursted are settlement pattern, important tracks and hanger woodlands the High Street, and the fields village pond, the war memorial particularly worried about open spaces of countryside have also been identified as adjoining Greenway Lane and and Pond Green should the potential encroachment extend right into the centre being particularly important. Kiln Lane which provide long be sensitively maintained of Petersfield and a of the village from all sides These should not be lost or views into the village and out (including minimising adverse consequential loss of identity like ‘green fingers’. The allowed to become isolated to the hangers. effects of traffic and parking and the feeling of isolation ‘secret valley’ of The Links and any new planting should provision) which is greatly valued. and surrounding fields are use native species

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Dark night skies and tranquillity

The parish of Buriton has In 2016 the National Park Petersfield and Clanfield to the Community status so as to some of the most tranquil was awarded IDA International north and south. minimise the range of effects areas in the South Downs Dark Night Skies Reserve Any deterioration in the of light pollution: wasting National Park and some of the status – one of only eleven quality of night-time darkness energy, costing money, darkest night skies. places in the world to be in the parish of Buriton impacting upon wildlife and so accredited. Although the could, therefore, threaten affecting human health as Tranquillity and a sense of Reserve covers the entirety of the International Reserve well as preventing people from isolation in the parish provide the National Park, the status status and the National Park enjoying the night skies. The inspiration and spiritual well- is dependent upon conditions Authority has identified Buriton community will be seeking being for visitors and residents in a continuous dark sky core as an area which would be a fully-shielded or full-cutoff alike in one of the busiest area and a 2km buffer zone. particularly vulnerable to standard for all lighting fixtures and pressured regions of the Any erosion of dark skies change: lying between larger over 1500 lumens and a country. conditions in these areas can urban settlements to the north threshold of 3,000 kelvins for threaten the International and south. the allowable correlated colour The tranquillity of the parish Reserve status. temperature of all lighting is influenced by things that Buriton Parish Council is very fixtures. people can both see and The parish of Buriton sits keen to work with developers, hear around them and part of in the core area of the lighting authorities and the Extra attention must therefore the parish has been affected International Dark Skies Local Planning Authority to be paid to any proposals by noise from the A3 Trunk Reserve but forms a narrow conserve and enhance the which involve the installation Road for a number of years. pinch-point within the Reserve intrinsic quality of the dark of external lighting and where However, with the introduction – with more widespread darker night skies above the parish the design of developments of low-noise, ‘whisper tarmac’ areas to the west and to the for the benefit of people and may result in light spill from along the length of the A3 east (see map opposite). wildlife. internal lighting. Roof-lights through the parish during Buriton provides a vital part can be particularly intrusive resurfacing by Highways of the core area, sitting The parish is also working and damaging. England in 2015-16, the main between the brighter lights of towards IDA Dark Sky cause of noise disturbance in the parish has been removed.

The parish of Buriton forms an important pinch-point in the South Downs International Dark Skies Reserve

Design guidelines

T1: Due regard should be given T2: Because of the critical, T3: Light pollution from T5: The sense of peace and to the SDNPA’s ‘dark skies’ ‘pinch-point’ location of this Petersfield already affects tranquillity in the parish can policies in respect of lighting parish in the South Downs the night-time tranquillity of also be destroyed by noise throughout the parish for both International Dark Skies the parish. New development and air pollution. Very careful public and private areas so Reserve: developments, re- should not exacerbate this consideration should be given that lighting is (a) kept to the development and alterations problem to any new uses which may minimum necessary for safety should refrain from using roof bring harmful effects. In some whilst (b) preventing light- lights unless it can be proven T4: Development which is cases it may be possible to spill or glow by incorporating to be absolutely necessary. Any detrimental to the amenity reduce adverse effects to fixtures such as downlighters The main audible intrusions areas of glazing and roof-lights value and tranquillity of public acceptable levels by design and timing switches affecting the parish are now in new developments and in rights of way should not be and layout considerations. noisy recreational activities redevelopments or alterations permitted such as off-road vehicles and must also include measures to motorcycles using parts of the prevent light pollution (such as Rights of Way network (BOATs) specially treated glass) in the parish.

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The public realm

The quality of all publicly of more pavements would The project creates improved road network is a heritage Design guidelines increases in traffic that could P8: All cabling and associated P10. There is a substantial owned places and accessible compromise this character and public spaces, gives space asset in its own right but damage the rural character of equipment for all utilities network of Public Rights spaces in the parish is vital in be inappropriate. back to pedestrians and increasing traffic on sunken P1: The quality of all publicly lanes in the parish required for any new of Way within the parish retaining the appearance and cyclists and influences the lanes can have a particularly owned places and accessible developments should be which allows access to the attractiveness of the area and In recent years the community behaviour of vehicle drivers severe impact on erosion of spaces in the parish is vital in P5: Sunken lanes are a placed underground and a countryside and: all statutory bodies and utility has worked with the in ways which do not rely on their distinctive, steep sides. retaining the appearance and particular feature of the parish, programme to resite existing a) footpaths and bridleways companies have important Hampshire County Highways increasing amounts of road It also reduces their safety attractiveness of the area and as well as lanes bounded by overhead wires underground should be kept open, free from roles to play. Authority to rationalise and signage, road paint, bollards and attractiveness for walkers, context-specific design of all hedges or verges, and can should be explored with motorised traffic and in good reduce signage in the parish and other inappropriate clutter. cyclists and equestrians, given features in the public realm form delightful and historic electricity and telephone repair Amongst the most commonly and produce a tidier, more the limited opportunities to is therefore very important. ‘green tunnel’ landscape and companies encouraged to b) any diversions should be reported ‘eyesores’ in the attractive and less cluttered It will be important to maintain avoid traffic by moving off the This includes the need for all ecological features which are share their poles carefully planned with the parish are the poles and appearance. About twenty this enlightened approach in highway. statutory bodies and utility very susceptible to damage. Parish Council wires for overhead telephone road signs were removed in the future. Any new signs, road companies to minimise the The pattern and character P9: Due to the capacity of c) proposals to close any and power supplies which the village in the period 2008 markings or street furniture One of the challenges for the intrusion and visual impact of of these lanes should not be water supplies, soakaways Public Rights of Way should be are intrusive in some lanes to 2013 as well as a number should only be introduced future, given the small scale their installations spoilt and mains drainage in the resisted and in the countryside. The of bollards, verge markers, when absolutely necessary of the settlements in the parish, particular regard should d) opportunities for new Rights capacity of water supplies and mono-block kerbing, centre-line and following consultation with parish, the narrow roads and P2: As well as a functional P6: The introduction of be given to the design and of Way should be considered. drainage systems can also be markings, give-way markings at the Parish Council. the scarcity of parking, may and utilitarian role in providing any further traffic calming suitability of proposals in new problematical. nine minor junctions and other be to cater for more walkers, access, our roads and lanes should be in keeping with the developments and potential unnecessary street clutter. Any changes to highways in cyclists and equestrians and provide the front door and character of the measures effects elsewhere in the parish Although the roads and lanes the parish need to draw upon fewer cars. On-street parking foreground for our special introduced since 2008 so as in the area have a functional In places, road signs and best practice for rural road can be visually intrusive as built and natural environment. to retain an attractive and and utilitarian role in providing markings were replaced by design and management well as causing road safety Changes and repairs to un-cluttered appearance. Any access, they provide the front lengths of native hedging with so as to conserve, enhance problems in places. Elsewhere roads, lanes and footpaths new signs, road markings or door and foreground for the new trees for focal points and and reinforce the distinctive it can help to slow the speed should maintain the rural street furniture should only be parish’s special built and a successful scheme, drawing identity of the built and of traffic in a community where nature of the parish and introduced when absolutely natural environment. The upon shared-space principles, natural environment by closely a low-speed traffic environment avoid standardisation and necessary, and following network of footpaths and was introduced to reverse the integrating the design and is important. The location, urbanisation resulting from consultation with the Parish bridleways in the parish is decline in streetscape and treatment of roads with their layout and design of any new installation of inappropriate Council also greatly appreciated by to emphasise the particular context. Advice in the “Roads parking areas must be very surfaces, kerbs or street residents and visitors alike. qualities of our streets and in the South Downs” guide, carefully considered. furniture. New pavements P7: The location, layout and lanes. A simple series of produced for the National on existing lanes would be design (including materials) of The road network in the parish small scale, sensitive, high Park and Highway Authorities, There are problems with the inappropriate within the all new vehicle parking areas, is typically rural with narrow quality design solutions were should be followed closely. capacity of water supplies villages – alternative solutions whether private or public, meandering lanes lined by implemented in appropriate and drainage in the parish to pedestrian safety should be should: established hedgerows. These materials to integrate traffic Where access routes to new which could be affected by sought if required (a) not have any negative lanes are important to the with the public realm. development lie along historic development in the future impact on the landscape, character and enjoyment of rural roads there may be but there is a rich and valued P3: The low-speed traffic biodiversity or public realm the landscape: narrow, curving, The narrowing of roads and unacceptable traffic impacts network of Public Rights of environment is essential for (b) reflect the positive rarely running straight or flat absence of markings has (on aesthetic and landscape Way which allows access to the vitality and safety of the elements of the surrounding for any length, they give ever- reduced traffic speeds whilst grounds) even though there the countryside. community and the planning environment changing views. Even minor the very low kerb heights allow may not necessarily be a system should assist this (c) make use of existing alterations can change their wide vehicles, including buses severe impact on standard whenever possible buildings and landscape character and, unintentionally and farm vehicles, to pass by highways grounds such as features to shield views of and cumulatively, transform sharing the paved areas. Sixty safety or capacity P4: Developments should not parking areas a country lane into a minor metres of ducting was placed result in roads being widened (d) keep signage, lighting and suburbanised road. With very under the new road surfacing Sunken lanes are a particular or straightened or in new markings to a minimum (if few pavements, a rural feel is so that overhead cables could local feature and are of access arrangements which required at all) generated right into the heart be removed in the future. some regional and national damage rural, ‘country lane’ (e) treat entrances and of the village. The introduction significance. The parish’s rural characteristics. Development boundaries carefully to should not be of a level or minimise their visual impact type which would give rise to (f) use permeable surfaces to Fence panels can spoil public paths and views minimise surface water run-off

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Building form and materials

Buildings throughout the parish The core of Buriton village Modern development has, effects. The height and The same changes can also sourced materials can be an display a rich warmth of natural is a Conservation Area, therefore, already impacted massing of new development have adverse effects on interesting avenue to follow, so materials against a backcloth recognising that many on the visual character of the is also important, taking into rainwater run-off (leading to long as the designer is aware of mature vegetation. individual buildings and parish. Any new buildings, account existing landform and localised flooding) and on of the weathering limitations of Buildings are generally in local groups of buildings, although or alterations to existing slopes in the terrain. biodiversity. Over time, the those materials and does not malmstone, soft red brick not necessarily outstanding ones, may further affect cumulative effect of these misapply them. or painted render. The local enough to be listed, make an the local character. Those In recent years there have smaller changes can change cream malmstone is used important contribution to the who undertake development been some new buildings the character of a place Renewable energy features, extensively throughout the character of the village as a should, therefore, do so with in the parish which have just as much as any larger energy efficiency measures settlements. It gives distinctive whole. Development within or care, respecting the details, attempted to imitate the local development. and other environmentally visual unity to the street within the setting of Buriton overall form and materials malmstone material with sustainable solutions should scene. Brick dressings and flint Conservation Area will need to already found in the parish. other types of stone. These Many individual properties be encouraged when they can work contrast pleasantly with be carefully controlled. attempts tend not to marry or have unique features such as be incorporated without being the stonework and the local Whilst new developments weather well or integrate into decorated chimney stacks, intrusive and are designed materials blend compatibly Some residents and visitors should not necessarily attempt the local setting. Imitations are ornate window frames and sympathetically with the with the surrounding have commented that some of to replicate the local traditional often not as soft or possess bargeboards, scalloped roof or surroundings. landscape. the newer buildings in Buriton styles, they should be designed a harsher texture and, where hanging tiles, crafted thatch do not blend well into the to respect and reflect nearby traditional styles are to be features, garnetted stonework, Within the National Park, Buildings in the parish are surrounding countryside and colours, textures, materials, replicated, then traditional New houses fit in with old date plaques and estate the Planning Authority generally one or two storeys - are visible from miles away. shapes, styles, proportions materials which are still owners insignias. Property already accepts that notable exceptions being the They say that some break all and components. The use of available should be used. It is visually intrusive as well as and timber fence panels are owners are encouraged to significant development converted hopkilns, the Old the rules in terms of setting, flat roofs, roof-lights, stained also important that malmstone causing road safety problems. generally inappropriate in retain and maintain existing is not appropriate. New Rectory and the Manor House style, proportions and colour timber and UPVC components should be laid in horizontal Any new vehicle parking areas, visible locations. detail work and architects development is, therefore, in Buriton. Many properties tones. They feel that these are not generally appropriate courses to reflect local craft whether public or private, should continue the tradition likely to be confined to small are detached. Terraces are are very uncharacteristic and and, when proposed, need to characteristics. should be designed with great of incorporating interesting numbers of new buildings on present although not common. they hope that this Design be considered with great care care and attention to detail. and sympathetic details infill plots, redevelopments Front gardens of traditional Guidance can help prevent both in terms of elegance Any new developments should in new developments. and conversions. Given the dwellings tend to be small discordant developments in of intrinsic detail and site include a good variety of house With extensions and Contemporary architecture challenges facing the farming with buildings set close to the the future. context. With materials, blends sizes and should include alterations, the characteristics may be appropriate provided community, support should lanes. Low boundary walls in of compatible colours can adequate off-street parking of the original building should that it has a strong rationale be given to ideas for farm brick and flint (or just brick) are There are, however, felt to avoid single, monochrome as on-street parking can be be reflected so that, a few which is rooted in the local diversification as long as common and help to reinforce be some recent examples years after completion, it context. The scale, massing, proposals can be achieved and bind relationships between of relatively good design looks as if the changes Many villages are gradually solid to void proportions without adverse effects. There properties. - a number of sensitive were part of the original losing their attractive and materials must respect are, therefore, guidelines here new buildings and house design. Conservatories are appearances and their local the surrounding built form for new buildings, alterations There is a wide range of extensions which meet most not characteristic of the old character because lots of and landscape setting. A to existing properties and traditional windows including of the important criteria. The properties in the parish and small changes are taking place combination of contemporary agricultural developments. sash, casement and some low cost housing units in should, therefore, be designed without adequate attention forms with traditional or locally leaded light windows. Vertically Sumner Road, Buriton, are and located with particular to detail. Everyone should, alligned window patterns are commended for their attempt care. therefore, try to help to retain Soft red materials in Weston predominant. Most of the older to provide a varied layout the character of our villages roofs are clad in handmade and mix of materials within Low boundary walls in brick by paying attention to small clay tiles or slates although a limited budget – avoiding and flint, brick and malmstone details such as: landscaping a few are thatched. Roofs a monotonous block of or just brick are common using non-indigenous species, have interesting features like uniformity which could easily throughout the parish – often inappropriate or unnecessary overhanging eaves and tall have resulted from so many with ‘half-round’ bullnose roadside kerbing, extra chimneys with terracotta pots new dwellings. Even here, copings – and contribute elements of concrete or which reinforce the vertical however, features such as the significantly to the local tarmac for car-parking, stark emphasis. span and pitch of the roofs are character. Boundary treatments garden walls, tall panel fencing felt to be out of keeping. can enhance or detract from and other things that remove local character in many ways the ‘soft edges’ of villages. Attention to detail contributes to harmonious extensions

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Design guidelines g) should normally be designed maintained and kept available are amongst the small details but it will still be important to without the use of flat roofs, for the parking of vehicles that gradually remove the ‘soft ensure that any changes on B1: Layout and design of new timber cladding, roof-lights l) should be designed in a way edges’ of the villages the surrounding land (eg. areas development should contribute and UPVC components which that avoids road widening, and h) should recognise that for car parking, equestrian to local distinctiveness, are not generally appropriate vehicular access arrangements some parts of the villages equipment related to changes achieving exemplary standards and would need to be should not be detrimental (e.g. Heatherfield) have of use to stables, electricity of finish and design, using considered with great care to the character of the lanes been designed as low-rise supply cables, drainage, locally distinctive materials h) should maintain existing respecting the informal development so as to sit lighting, noise etc) do not have where practicable, and making mature trees, hedges and, ‘country lane’ characteristics: within the landscape. Vertical an unacceptable impact on a positive contribution to where possible, shrub planting. new kerbing or fencing should extensions are unlikely to be local character the overall appearance and New planting should be of be discouraged and rural appropriate d) the sub-division of character of built development indigenous species verges and features should be B3: Redevelopments and i) should be designed in a way agricultural land into paddocks within the parish. i) should aim to provide nesting retained alterations to existing buildings that avoids road widening, and for equestrian uses can and roosting opportunities for m) should include a good a) should use original or vehicular access arrangements bring other consequences B2: New or replacement birds, bats and other wildlife variety of house sizes. Within sympathetic materials, should not be detrimental to (such as additional fencing, buildings j) should incorporate plot any development allowed, components and detail to the character of the lanes, sheds, shelters and buildings) a) should generally be single boundaries which are affordable housing and small match as closely as possible respecting the informal with harmful effects on the or two storey (not higher than consistent with local character: family homes should be given those on the existing building ‘country lane’ characteristics: character of the landscape. surrounding buildings and low malmstone, weathered the highest priority. Specialist b) should reflect the original new kerbing or fencing should Any new buildings should be taking account of the location brick, or flint walls or hedging housing (eg. sheltered housing building’s characteristics in be discouraged and rural sited to complement existing of the plot) and face onto the rather than timber panel for the elderly) and starter solid to void proportions of verges and features should be building groups and be located road fencing homes / flats are also felt to windows to walls and in the retained so as to be seen against strong b) should be designed to k) should include adequate be of greater priority than large design of the roof forms existing visual features such reflect and respect nearby car parking spaces within family homes (3-4 bedrooms c) should usually avoid the B4: Agricultural developments as hedgerows or woodland. colours, textures, materials, the curtilage of the plot and above) so as to maintain use of flat roofs, timber a) any new agricultural Design should reflect local shapes, styles, massing and (with permeable surfaces) the existing diversity of cladding, roof-lights and UPVC buildings should be carefully agricultural buildings and those used in neighbouring B7: Renewable energy proportions (including the which should, thereafter, be population in the parish components unless considered sited within the local landform use sympathetic materials. plot boundaries and avoid features, energy efficiency coursing of malmstone) with great care and designed to reduce their Prefabricated buildings with timber fence panels in visible measures and other c) should propose bespoke d) conservatories should be apparent mass so as to an essentially domestic or locations environmentally sustainable designs that have regard to designed and located with minimise impact upon the suburban character should not c) use native hedging plants solutions should be existing buildings in the parish particular care to avoid undue wider landscape. be permitted and any fencing rather than exotic conifers encouraged when designed rather than standardised prominence from public b) with the challenges facing should be in accordance with a sympathetically with the designs that are not locally vantage points, primary the farming community, plan agreed with the Planning B6: Particular details: many building and its surroundings. specific elevations or heritage features support should be given to Authority individual properties have their For example, rainwater saving d) should follow the principles e) should aim to maintain alternative business ideas own unique features such as devices, solar panels and small of sustainable construction and existing trees and hedges in the countryside (whether B5: Walls and plot boundaries: decorated chimney stacks, domestic wind turbines should aim to use natural and re-used f) should aim to provide new buildings or conversions) low boundary walls in ornate window frames and be encouraged when they can materials wherever possible nesting and roosting provided that this can be brick and flint, brick and bargeboards, scalloped roof or be incorporated without visual e) should include components opportunities for birds, bats achieved without generating malmstone or just brick are hanging tiles, crafted thatch intrusion from public vantage (such as doors, windows, the and other wildlife excessive or unsuitable common throughout the features, galletted stonework, points. height, pitch and ridges of g) should retain adequate traffic or without causing parish – often with ‘half-round’ date plaques and estate roofs) which have regard to car parking spaces within unacceptable detriment to bullnose cappings. These owners insignias. Property B8: Contemporary architecture those already present in the the curtilage of the plot the landscape, rural lanes, plot boundaries contribute owners, developers and may be appropriate provided vicinity (with permeable surfaces) environment and tranquillity significantly to the local architects should: its scale, massing, solid to void f) should be designed with for aesthetic and road safety c) conversions of agricultural character. All development a) be encouraged to retain and proportions and materials are close attention to traditional reasons. Extra bits of surfacing and other rural buildings should: maintain existing detail work respectful of its context and window styles: window for car parking should, should have regard to all a) retain, repair or improve b) continue the tradition of siting. patterns with vertical emphasis however, be resisted where relevant guidelines in this existing walls and stonework incorporating interesting and are predominant and dormer they compromise building Design Statement. In some b) incorporate low boundaries sympathetic details in new Note to householders: all households settings, roadside verges and developments should check for additional covenants windows are not a local feature cases the appearance of the of natural features (stone, which may pertain specifically to their boundary treatments as they building may not change at all, brick, hedges) relating to property and which may limit the nature of any development.

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Sunken lanes

As highlighted elsewhere in this document, sunken lanes are a particular local feature and are of regional and national significance.

East Hampshire has a large number of Britain’s sunken lanes. They form important features in the landscape, are valuable as wildlife habitats and are historically noteworthy.

The lanes, and their associated hedgerows, are of ancient origin - many dating back to pre-Roman times. Ancient tracks between settlements were worn However, many of the sunken down into the soft chalk and lanes in East Hampshire are greensand over the centuries deteriorating rapidly, often due by the feet of people, horses to increases in the numbers and cattle - and later by carts and sizes of vehicles using and carriages. Wind and rain the surfaced lanes. A lack have also played major parts of appropriate management, in erosion and in places modern agricultural practices sunken lanes are now up to and leisure vehicles causing 20 feet below the surrounding severe erosion on unsurfaced land. lanes are also threatening the future of sunken lanes. Many of the sunken lanes have been surfaced and now The conservation and serve as minor roads. Others enhancement of sunken lanes are green lanes, bridleways is a stated objective in the or footpaths. The depth, South Downs Partnership varied aspects and varying Management Plan and it will degrees of shade in the be important to protect all sunken lanes provide unique those in and around Buriton, micro-climates. The mix of Nursted and Weston from the soil, bare rock, roots, stumps pressures of inappropriate and water-seepage from fields development and modern above provide exceptional traffic. habitats for flowering plants, ferns, mosses and lichens. The lanes are rich in insects, molluscs, small mammals and birds.

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Conclusion

There will be change within the parish over the coming years. The South Downs National Park Authority has the responsibility to try to shape that change to conserve the exceptional landscape and retain the special character of the area for future generations.

It is hoped that this guide will help them understand what is special to local people and that it will provide a source of ideas for residents and designers to work with local building styles which have helped make the parish what it is today.

Taken together with the accompanying text, the guidelines at the end of each section of this Design Statement provide details of the qualities which local people hold dear. It is hoped that this guidance will ensure that all development is designed and located in such a way as to reflect local characteristics and to respect local values.

Good design does not always mean greater cost. Employing an architect and using better materials may cost more to start with but, in the longer term, a well designed and constructed new building (or extension) is likely to cost less to maintain and is more likely to increase the value of the property.

It is hoped that everyone will find this guide to be useful and that it will play a major part in retaining the special character of the parish well into the 21st Century.

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Appendices (separate documents)

Appendix 1 Important landscape character features in the parish

Appendix 2 Important views

Appendix 3 Landscape Character Assessment for the Parish of Buriton

Appendix 4 The Buriton Conservation Area

Appendix 5 Public Rights of Way and Open Access Land

Appendix 6 Biodiversity

Appendix 7 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats

Appendix 8 Historic Landscape Character

Appendix 9 Historic Environment (Parish-wide)

Appendix 10 Landscape Context Historic Environment (Buriton Village)

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