Village Design Statement Village Design Statement

CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Dummer – the village Looking NE along Wayfarers Walk from Iron gate and matching railings – context Tidley Hill. The Old Rectory. 5 Character and

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8 Aerial photograph of INTRODUCTION as much impact on local character as big, Sections of highlighted text (like this) the parish new developments, yet many of these will offer guidance for use in the preparation 9 Parish map not be subject to planning control. The or consideration of development or What is a Village Design Statement? Village Design Statement is therefore of planning within the parish. 10 Village map use to all interested parties, including: The Countryside Agency encourages 12 Plots and buildings rural parishes and villages to participate statutory bodies and local authorities How was it prepared? in and influence the way the local 15 Spaces planners, developers, builders, The statement has been produced by planning system operates via the creation architects, designers and engineers residents of the parish with the support 16 Boundaries of Village Design Statements (VDS). of Dummer Parish Council and local community groups 17 Highways and traffic By highlighting the features, character and Deane Borough Council (B&DBC). Comments and suggestions 19 Are you considering a and qualities that people value in their householders and businesses village and surroundings,Village Design received have been reflected in the final A copy of this statement has been development or Statements enable local priorities to be version which is the result of public provided to every household in the extension? considered and help ensure that any consultation involving the whole parish. Further copies are available from development is in harmony with its community including: 20 Listed buildings Borough Council. setting. As such they contribute to the several public meetings and workshops 22 Useful references conservation and, where possible, at the village hall (the latter arranged enhancement of the local environment. What does it cover? with the help of Phil Turner, a consultant Most of us have little contact with the engaged to assist the residents) This design statement contains sections on: planning system other than to be offered two comprehensive questionnaires, one the chance to comment on specific the village context, character and designed for residents (which attracted a proposals. Village Design Statements offer landscape setting 54% response rate), the other for local much more creative involvement, plots and buildings business and associations allowing local people to make a positive a series of photographic surveys spaces and boundaries contribution to the development debate (200+ photos) carried out by groups rather than having to rely on individual highways and traffic and individuals protest or lobbying to make their views heard. Once approved and adopted as initial guidance when beginning to regularly delivered information to Supplementary Planning Guidance, Village consider a development or extension all homes, updates in the parish magazine and parish council newsletters Design Statements act as a complement useful references to the existing planning and development giving opportunities for householders control system and represent an effective, Its contents are consistent with the to provide input to the content of statutory account of local views. Basingstoke and Deane Borough the document Local Plan. Map reproduction by kind permission of opportunity for each household Ordnance Survey to comment on draft versions of © Crown Copyright 1897 Who is it for? the document Licence Number 100042096 Statements in plain text describe the Change is brought about not only by characteristics of the environment to be consultation with district council large developments, but also by smaller found in the parish of Dummer. When planning officers and other local day-to-day modifications to homes, proposing developments or alterations government representatives gardens, open spaces, paths and hedges within the parish, it is recommended that This document was approved by Front cover photographs: that can alter the look and feel of a the plans that are developed are sympathetic Basingstoke and Deane Borough Left. Albany Cottage, Up Street. village. Indeed, the cumulative effect of to the character descriptions and Council as supplementary planning Right. Looking East across fields from many small changes can sometimes have guidelines in the VDS. guidance on 19th February 2004. the approach to Tower Hill. Looking South across Dummer Golf Course. Entrance to the parish along Farleigh Lane.

Looking NW from Dummer Clump towards Looking NW across fields to Dummer from the The approach to the village along Dummer Approaching Dummer from the M3 junction 7. Beacon Hill. Wayfarers Walk. Down Lane.

4 5 DUMMER – THE VILLAGE blacksmith and school – and were mostly built as infill and a large percentage CHARACTER AND Approaches to the village under the M3 bridge (a sharp reminder CONTEXT scattered along either side of Up Street of properties (c30-40%) extended of noise and speed), the views open from LANDSCAPE SETTING Entering from the north (junction 7 of the and Down Street. and updated. the top of Tower Hill, both to the ridge M3). The predominant impression to the of the North Downs from to Geographical and historical An Area of High Archaeological Potential, Thirty buildings are currently listed as east is of Dummer Golf Club which is a First impressions Beacon Hill alongside the A34, some 12 background where remains are most likely to be being of significant historical importance man-made landscape. Arable fields to the The predominant landscape when miles away, and to the west down the The present landscape, with its clay with found, has been designated along the with one of Grade 1 status (the church west rise to give sight of the settlement entering Dummer from any direction Test valley to the Tidworth Hills and flints, overlying chalk, dates from the building lines in Up Street and Down c1200). There are a number of cottages at its western end at Tower Hill. Mid 20th is of arable farmland, hedges, hardwood Stockbridge Down, some 20 miles away. Bronze Age c1000BC, when original Street and around the church. Additionally, built from c1600 with many other century development has taken place on trees and clumps. There are extensive forest cover was cleared for grazing. the areas behind the housing plots along ‘unlisted’ properties that contribute to both sides of Down Street at the As one enters the village past Victorian views in every direction over the Evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Saxon Up Street and Down Street have been the character of the village. Semi- entrance to the village, but this gives little cottages on the right and a number of neighbouring parishes. activity has been found in the area and designated as an Area of High detached or smaller property projects hint as to what is to be found further newer houses on the left, the small Dummer is mentioned in the Domesday Archaeological Importance where have been undertaken e.g. Bible Fields The village mostly lies astride the into the settlement. triangle of Seven Sisters is revealed. information relating to the division of (c1950) and Glebe Close (c1968). Up Street drops gently downhill between Book. The Roman road from London to shoulder of Dummer Down. Its E-W axis After passing an open space with a seat plots may survive. A Conservation Area around the main a thatched cottage on the right and some Winchester passed along the NW from the A30 – the western boundary – beneath an old well cover, the mixture of settlement was defined in 1981 and is old farm cottages and the Old Brewery boundary of the settlement (now includes Up Street, which runs to the thatched cottages, a converted chapel illustrated on the village map. on the left, revealing a variety of village the A30). church, and then in an easterly direction and a farm house on the west side are architecture on either side. On the left, Dummer today In common with many villages, very few into Farleigh Lane. This E-W axis is balanced on the east side by brick and The enclosures of the 1750s began to a redevelopment of the old Village Farm Dummer, formerly known as Dunmere inhabitants are involved in agriculture almost all on the high ground (160m flint walls with larger properties behind; shape the local landscape as we see it site is followed by Village Farm itself and and later Dummer with , is today. A number of residents work in above sea level at the church) with thus indicating both the continuation of today, with its predominantly hawthorn another walled thatched cottage. now in close proximity to some major London or other conurbations to the extensive views north and south. the old village style of building and the hedges and field shapes. Opposite, an old keepers cottage is road connections, lying south of the A30 south and west of London on account of prosperity of the 19th century The N-S axis road from Peak Copse followed by two well set back bungalows, Increasingly, the common land passed and the M3 near junction 7 (Grid the excellent access via motorways and owners/builders. Beyond, on the west slopes gently into Down Street and then which contribute to the openness of the into enclosed private ownership, and Reference SU588469). A small part of rail links. The price of housing precludes most side are two further thatched cottages, rises towards the junction at the church, street. Mixed old and new buildings, planted trees – mostly ash, beech, oak the parish lies to the north of the M3 young people from moving into the the old wellhead, the Queen Inn and which is the central point of the village. mostly with open frontages, and covering and field maple – augmented the and A30, adjacent to the villages of North village. Affordable housing has become Queensfield, which is a more recent The 12th century church is slightly the site of the old school and hedgerows. There is no common land Waltham and Oakley. To the north is more limited as homeownership has development. On the east side is the elevated above the surrounding ground. blacksmith’s forge, complete the left in the parish. Kempshott and the new Beggarwood and grown. Some light industry has been Old Rectory built on the site of The churchyard is closed to new burials, unenclosed village scene down to the estates. To the east is developed through farm building smaller cottages. but there is a cemetery nearby (1856) cemetery, with its views to the north, and The mixed farming that predominated and Nutley. The southern redevelopment – Manor Farm has from which there are extensive views to Entering down Farleigh Lane. The Clump the church. Glimpses of trees can be before the 1970s – arable, dairy, sheep, parish boundary abuts the Candover provision for some offices and the north. on the left is a well known landmark and seen around the houses along the street. pigs, roots, and grazing – has now given valley and Popham to the southwest. workshops, as does Oakdown Farm. after passing Clump Farm the views to way almost entirely to arable farming, Dummer Down Farm has a cricket centre The southern axis, Dummer Down Lane, Entering from Duxford Lane. Dummer Over the last century, like most villages, the north and southwest offer a rolling with a consequent change in the and some small ‘craft’ workshops, and descends through farmland to the Down Lane ascends sharply, is narrow Dummer has developed by infill. agricultural landscape, well hedged and landscape and a surplus of farm buildings. there are other small businesses adjacent southern boundary – the and sunken in places with blind bends Although originally the pattern of building interspersed with clumps and small Any grassland and hay is found in small to the two golf clubs. Several residents to Axford Road (called Duxford Lane). and high hedges, and requires caution was one house deep mainly on the woodland shelter belts. Approaching the paddocks, which are mainly used for also run their own businesses from when in a car or on foot. Approaching roadside, several cul-de-sacs of small LS01 – The linear form of the village, an open space on the right allows grazing ponies and horses. home. There is still a strong sense of the top of the hill, a mixture of old redevelopments have replaced redundant settlement is a distinctive feature glimpses of the Old Rectory. On the community in the village, fostered by the cottages, a secluded new bungalow and a In the 19th century most of the houses manors/farms e.g. The Barns and and should be maintained. opposite side is Dummer House. shop, church, pub, village hall and other re-developed house on the left (west) is were farms or homes for local workers Queensfield. In some cases small collective and rural local leisure pursuits. Entering from the A30 (by the Sun Inn). rather overshadowed by a softwood and trades – brewery, foundry, laundry, developments of bungalows have been After passing pony paddocks and going plantation, before entering the open Entrance to Dummer Grange Farm. One of the many walks around the village.

Dummer House from the Wayfarers Walk. Winter scene at Clump Farm. The Wayfarers Walk passes through Dummer. Re-sited well cover now providing shelter at Glebe Close.

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space of Bible Fields with the listed Arable farming and mixed forestry Trees and woodland Rights of Way Wells LS08 – A balanced wildlife population To w er Hill farm buildings opposite and dominate the landscape. The need for of indigenous and migratory types is The centre of the village at the junction Dummer is fortunate in having many The settlement, being mostly on the the Seven Sisters triangle directly ahead. farming diversity has led to the to be encouraged by maintaining and by the church is dominated by beech rights of way, footpaths and a few shoulder of the down, needed to draw redevelopment of the buildings formerly increasing suitable habitats. Entering from the south on the Wayfarers trees probably planted in the 1850s at bridleways that criss-cross the parish. water from wells, rather than from used for agricultural purposes. The Walk. The initial approach is along the the time the rectory was built. They tend These are well used by residents and springs as happens in lower parts of the The butterflies and moths to be found recent (2002) amalgamation of the three access drive to Dummer Grange before to overshadow the south end of Down visitors. Rights of way are marked on the watershed. Numerous wells, most of are again typical of the type of terrain, major arable farms in the parish reflects climbing through open farmland to cross Street. The trees on the west side of the enclosed maps. The Wayfarers Walk, them now redundant, are to be found in though if there were more areas of the changes in agricultural management the side of Tidley Hill along well made road contribute to a tunnel effect, which which runs for 70 miles from Emsworth the parish. A publicly accessible well is downland, there would be more species. of the countryside. farm tracks. When the ridge is reached, contrasts with the openness of the rest to Inkpen Beacon, passes through the located directly on the road frontage in Most of the migratory species are the village can be first seen to the north of the village. village as does The Abbotstone Down Down Street, between Lime Tree Cottage represented locally and some twenty and the Clump to the north east. The Glimpses and views The pollarded limes on the south side of cycle trail. and Well Cottage. This well retains its different types of butterfly were noted in track then dips to cross a small valley the cemetery have opened up this part well house, locked for safety, which has July 2002. A recent moth survey in 2002 Even without leaving their houses, a before finally entering the village past of Up Street. Generally, the hardwood been extensively restored. The seat identified 79 species in one night. great many residents of Dummer can Ponds Manor Farm on the right and a recent trees in the village assist in hiding shelter located at the entrance to the appreciate the surrounding countryside Foxes, badgers, roe deer, fallow deer and development of houses on the left. development and provide a rural A feature of the village is the pond in Up village at Glebe Close was originally the and the distant views afforded by its muntjac are in evidence, but there is no ambiance, particularly when the bigger Street, which invites a variety of wildlife. roof of another public wellhead.There position. A short walk from any house fox-hunting in the immediate area. Hares ones can be pollarded to permit more The dewpond at the bottom of Dummer are still two open wells in Up Street that extends those views in many directions. would seem to be on the increase. Outlying areas sunshine to filter through. Down Lane is seasonal and provides a can be seen from the road within the Walkers and riders on the surrounding Pheasant and partridge shooting is popular. potentially important wildlife habitat. front gardens of Foundry House and In the outlying areas to the north-west, paths and bridleways also enjoy these The semi-ancient woodland at Rowley There are further dewponds alongside Keepers Cottage. The flora is typical of a calcareous Southwood Farm and Ganderdown views. The map on page 9 of this Copse is virtually all that remains of the the concrete path, by Clump Farm and at landscape. There are no Sites of Special Cottages alongside the A30 form a document highlights the key glimpses and mediaeval forest cover, though there is an Dummer House. Scientific Interest. pleasing rural entry to match the views both into and out of the village. area to the south of Duxford Lane. Wildlife diversity of Hatch Warren, Beggarwood Additional viewpoints and vistas are also Otherwise the trees or shrubs planted in LS06 – Owners of properties that There is a variety of migratory and and Basingstoke. Oakdown Farm is to be found on the map included in the the parish are either shelter belts or for drain into Up Street should take great resident birds typical of chalk and clay tucked into the north side of the Dummer Conservation Area assessment amenity, clumps in parkland (e.g. care not to use materials such as downland, though swallows, thrushes, motorway and divided by it, whereas (see references list: no.39). Basingstoke Golf Club and Dummer weed killers, detergents etc, that larks and yellow hammers would appear Kennel Farm is isolated from Dummer House) or within hedgerows dividing could pollute the Up Street pond. LS02 – Any development or change of to be in decline. Current farming by Rowley Copse and the golf club. farmland at the time of the enclosures. use within the landscape should take LS07 – Landowners are encouraged to methods are not suitable for lapwings, Basingstoke Golf Club (north of the M3), account of the open character of the LS04 – Housing and garden reinstate and maintain the existing limiting their ability to breed. Buzzards, an old deer park surrounding the now countryside and the public views development should respect existing dewponds. kestrels and sparrow hawks are to be demolished Kempshott House, was laid afforded by it. trees or shrubs and their removal seen. Red kites were introduced some out by James Braid in 1928. A modern should be resisted where this would LS03 – New buildings or extensions years ago but have not been seen industrial estate on the east side of the significantly harm the character of the Chalk pits should not obstruct important, recently. Sparrows are recovering their course is the largest employer in the parish. village. Where possible indigenous publicly accessible views nor harm Numerous redundant chalk pits are to be earlier numbers, magpies are less in species should be used. Within the To the south of the parish, Dummer such views from rights of way. found in the surrounding fields, a relic of evidence than previously and four Grange (late 17th century) sits hidden conservation area, planning approval the days when chalk was used to break varieties of owls have been noted. from view up a small valley. To the south is required for felling and pollarding down the heavier clay soils. Most of There are several bat colonies. west, Dummer Down Farm and Breach mature trees. these are now filled in, though some are Farm are on the opposing slope of the LS05 – Residents and landowners are planted with attractive clumps of trees. valley road to Axford. encouraged to maintain their trees. Looking SE across Dummer Golf Course. Entrance to Dummer from the A30.

Dummer Down Farm. Duxford Lane. Looking North to Dummer from Tidley Hill. Dummer Grange from the Wayfarers Walk.

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Atypical houses, with open fencing, given space The Barns – a newer development making use Arched windows and decorative brick with a Manor Farm – a new development built with to enhance the street scene. of space and trees to minimise impact. plain clay tile porch are typical features. traditional materials and sympathetic design.

12 13 PLOTS AND BUILDINGS Non-uniform building lines are The scale of buildings and the PB05 – Atypical buildings can be PB10 – Double width ‘up and over’ PB15 – Old or plain new clay tiles characteristic. Older houses tend to be relationship between them is a very considered providing they do not doors should be avoided where they should be the principal choice of closer to the road with newer ones important component of the character of dominate the street scene. would be visible from the road and roofing material. Good quality slate or General generally set well back in their plot. It is Dummer. The general characteristic of feature in the street scene. thatch is also acceptable. Interlocking or concrete tiles should be avoided. The main emphasis of this section is on typical for buildings to have a footprint the built environment is of an open PB11 – Where visible from the street, Garages and parking houses within the settlement area of that provides open space on all sides. nature with an uncluttered street scene flat roofed garages are inappropriate PB16 – The use of clay chimney pots Dummer. However it should be noted Most plots have single garages. Sheds and with regular views from the street of Most old houses have garages with and should be resisted. is encouraged. outbuildings are generally hidden from view. mature trees and landscaping between that as well as a number of outlying pitched roofs. They are generally set PB12 – Garages should be constructed PB17 – Barge and soffit boards should buildings. The two major contributors to houses, there are also several substantial The majority of houses face the road back, well behind the front of house line in materials sympathetic to the house not dominate. They should be simple, this open and uncluttered aspect are the farms with their associated cottages with comparatively wide road frontages. such that they do not dominate the view and surrounding buildings. narrow and preferably dark in colour. space given to the built form and the from the street. New houses with their and outbuildings. However several notable older PB18 – Stainless steel flues should not avoidance of the intrusion of parked garages often linked or integrated tend In the village there is a pleasing variety of properties are set at right angles. Where be prominent. motor vehicles on the street or close to to fill the entire width of plots. This is Roofs old buildings, all of which add to its this occurs, they mostly have a half- the road frontages of properties. atypical of Dummer. There have recently special character. Some examples are the hipped roof, adding interest and variety Roof ridge heights throughout the village been some extensions and new homes church (12th century and Grade 1 to the street scene and minimising the The majority of houses within the village are relatively low and dormer windows where the garage has been placed in Walls listed), the wellhead, old barns, a number visual impact. are detached and where semi-detached have been used extensively to reduce front of the house. Flemish bond is most commonly used in of thatched houses and some fine or linked houses have been constructed roof height. In general, roof proportions PB01 – Variation of the building line older houses and in more modern cottages. Dummer does not have a they have been given sufficient space and Although there is extensive on-road are small in relation to the overall size of in relation to the road should houses built sympathetically within the vernacular style but certain features are have been set far enough from the road parking associated with the pub (and each property. Hipped or half-hipped be encouraged. village. English bond also exists but is typical, such as red brick, use of flint, hips frontage to ensure that they do not some yellow lines), the village hall, the roofs soften gable ends and are typical PB02 – Buildings should generally much rarer. Red clay bricks with grey or and half hips, arched windows, clay roof detract from the character described shop and the church, most plots offer within the village. The majority of roofs front onto the street, but buildings blue headers or blue bricks (often glazed) tiles and decorative brickwork. In all above. Examples of such semi-detached sufficient width and access to allow off- are pitched at 45º–50º. oriented at 90º to the road would be placed randomly are very typical and are there are 24 listed buildings within the or linked developments are Bible Fields, road parking for at least two or three Old clay tiles, new plain clay tiles, slate acceptable provided the gable end is frequently used in both old and new conservation area. Currently there are Chapel Close, Glebe Close and the six vehicles within their curtilage. This is a and thatch all contribute to a varied hipped or half-hipped. construction. Other bricks are used just over 100 houses in the settlement Manor Farm houses. key factor in helping to promote the visual effect. Small overhangs are typical. where houses are well screened or set area. In the outlying areas there are openness of the Dummer street scene. There are various types of barge and Almost all houses are no more than two in large plots. around another 60 houses. The population Built form storeys with extensive use of dormer PB06 – Sufficient off-road parking to soffit boards – wide, narrow, stained or Flint occurs extensively in older walls, of the parish is approximately 400. In the survey carried out as part of the windows, which help to reduce their the side or rear of houses should be painted, with narrow, dark ones sometimes as a feature panel. There are VDS project, building style and materials overall height. Although bungalows exist, provided to ensure that the openness predominating. of the street scene is not spoilt. several examples of hung tiling within the were of considerable concern to all they are typically more modern buildings. Chimneys frequently have detailing of Plots village. Timber framing can be seen in respondents. Of specific concern was the PB07 – Garages should be positioned two protruding brick bands near the top PB03 – The footprint and height of several older houses. With a few notable exceptions, plot sizes failure in new build to employ traditional new buildings should not be so great such that they do not dominate the of the stack. Many also have a single band within the settlement area of the village features that complement adjacent building as to detract from the open character view from the road. near the base. Varying styles of clay There is extensive use of decorative are of fairly modest dimensions, averaging styles. Residents valued the open built of the village and should respect PB08 – Garages should not be out of chimney pots are used. brickwork under the eaves of older around 1/4 acre, while the comparatively form in Dummer. However they also their neighbours and the adjacent houses and more modern constructions proportion with the building in whose PB13 – Small, pitched dormers are low ratio of house footprint to plot street scene. commended the diversity provided by curtilage they are placed. preferred while large, flat-roofed ones built in a sympathetic character. size contributes to the relatively open those buildings that had been placed PB04 – Where buildings will materially PB09 – Garages should not be are not. The top of the dormer should Several houses have painted brick in character of the village. within a sufficient plot size such that they affect the street scene, they should converted to accommodation unless be below the ridgeline. pastel shades. On older properties this did not overwhelm or detract from the respect adjacent properties in terms there is sufficient off-road parking. PB14 – Hipped or half-hipped roofs finish was likely to have originally been traditional street scene. of construction style, height and materials. are strongly encouraged. limewash used alongside lime mortar. Award-winning extension – The Old Rectory. Old stables at Manor Farm adapted to office use.

Extension in matching materials and design – Porch at Laurel Cottage – constructed in Memorial Garden, Up Street – a valuable new Seven Sisters at Tower Hill. Glebe Cottage. proportion to the building. open space.

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It is a breathable but thin coating which especially on walls visible from the road. Extensions PB35 – Conservatories should be of a lighting in the publication “Lighting in the ground, in front of Bible Fields and around local authorities currently encourage Arches, vertical brick lintels and size proportionate with the principal Countryside – Towards Good Practice” the pond, are accessible to all. In addition, Many houses and other buildings within instead of the modern, less breathable, decorative brickwork are very common building such that they do not (see references list: no.19). open entrances and views into gardens the village have been extended to external weatherproofing paints. and add character. dominate the original building. enhance the visual impact of the village. provide extra bedrooms, bathrooms and PB19 – Flemish bond using red clay PB25 – White PVC, metal or plastic living areas. The most appropriate PB36 – Conservatories should be Non-residential development Most spaces are loose-knit and irregular constructed to the side or rear of the brick is the most appropriate form of frames are not typical and should be extensions are those that are There are a number of redundant farm and it is this open, informal layout that building to avoid materially detracting construction. Where other bricks or avoided. Dark stained timber is not sympathetic in style, material and size to buildings within the parish. Sympathetic, residents particularly value. bonds are used, this is best limited to from the street scene. typical but is acceptable. the original building, especially where the small-scale redevelopment or conversion of where the property is well screened or SP01 – Open spaces such as around property is old, is listed or where it such buildings for residential and set well back from the road. PB26 – Extensions to buildings should the pond and Bible Fields are forms an important focus for the retain the existing window style, as Infrastructure commercial use or a return to agricultural important and should be preserved PB20 – Extremes of colouration for should replacement windows. character of that part of the village. use instead of leaving them in a state of and enhanced where possible. walls or the use of coloured mortars There are many examples of extensions The village has no mains drainage, no disrepair has enhanced the characteristics of would be inconsistent with other PB27 – Small paned glazing is SP02 – The spacing of replacement that are in sympathy with the original street lights and no mains gas. The VDS the village. It has reduced the need for new houses. Light coloured mortars are recommended. Single pane and leaded and infill development should respect building and in proportion to the plot survey revealed that the residents were commercial or residential development that most appropriate. windows are not typical and should the built and natural environment of be avoided. size and some examples are illustrated. content with the situation and did not would be uncharacteristic. Examples of such the surroundings. PB21 – The use of flint is encouraged, see the need for such facilities to be PB32 – Extensions should be of a conversions and development can be found either in lines or as a feature, with PB28 – Arches and decorative provided, especially in respect of street form, detail and construction similar at Manor Farm, Dummer Down Farm and Cultivated spaces small panels being preferred. brickwork above windows are to the original building. Building lighting where concern was expressed Glebe Farm. strongly encouraged. over light pollution in the rural The vast majority of villagers take pride PB22 – Grey or blue clay bricks, either materials should also match. NR01 – Sympathetic, small-scale inserted randomly, in lines close to the PB29 – Top hung opening windows environment of the village. Most power in their gardens, which are often PB33 – The footprint of any extension development or conversion of redundant eaves, between storeys or in diamond should be avoided. cables are above ground and power cuts cultivated along typical ‘cottage garden’ should not be so large as to materially farm buildings in line with local plan policies (diaper) patterns are encouraged. are not uncommon. However, recent lines. Open paling or metal railing affords detract from the appearance of the would be encouraged. undergrounding of electricity and security but allows views beyond, PB23 – Dentil brickwork decoration principal building, its neighbours or its opening up pleasing vistas. Hedging under the eaves is encouraged. Porches context within the village. telecommunications cables have been carried out at the lower end of Down SPACES predominates as the means of enclosure There are many different styles of PB24 – Small areas of hung tiling or PB34 – Extensions should not result in Street and adjacent to the Church. Many but some walling is significant. Many other cladding are acceptable but porch in the village. They are mostly a building that is out of proportion General houses have security lights which, while gardens also feature some space for large areas should be avoided. comparatively small in proportion to the with its neighbours. extremely useful, can be obtrusive if The linear nature of the village means that vegetation attractive to wildlife. There are main building. There are examples of incorrectly set. within a very short walk in almost any no allotments but some spaces have been Windows open, partially open and closed styles. Conservatories direction, aided by the choice of footpaths, turned to horticulture on a small scale. Some of the most characteristic are IN01 – The underground installation Casement windows are very typical in large areas of open countryside can be easily simple covers on brackets above a front A limited number of conservatories have of telephone and power cables is SP03 – Conversion of front gardens to the village. There are also examples of accessed. It is this public accessibility that or side door. The most common form been constructed in the village. Some encouraged on new developments or car parking should be avoided where sash and leaded windows. Frames are when replacement is necessary. residents particularly commented on in the this will adversely affect the has a pitched roof set at right angles to older properties have separate greenhouses mainly made of wood. Sills are usually survey and wish to conserve and enhance. appearance of the street scene or the the pitch of the main roof. with more modern properties having IN02 – Transformers, oil and gas tanks, wood or clay tiles. The colour of window setting of individual buildings. conservatories attached to the main and waste bins should be screened The distribution and views of both private frames is most commonly white or PB30 – Porches should match the building. These are most appropriate from public view. and public spaces within and without the SP04 – Well maintained hedges should pastel. While skylights are not typical and form and materials of the building to when they are in proportion to the be encouraged, particularly where IN03 – Security lights should be sited village contribute to the local character. can detract from the aspect of clay or which they belong and should be in original building and not visible from the lack of trimming could obstruct the and set to have the minimum adverse Private spaces include those in between and slate tiled roofs, they can be an proportion to the frontage of the building. sight line for road users. street. If visible they tend to detract from impact on neighbouring properties, around houses, private paddocks and a few alternative to dormers. PB31 – Closed porches should have the design of the building itself. road users and the environment. There uncultivated areas that adjoin properties. SP05 – The planting and maintenance Small paned glazing with thin glazing bars windows and other materials are useful guidelines on security Public grassed areas, such as the recreation of trees and shrubs is encouraged. is typical of late Victorian houses, matching the existing style. Old Rectory wall with estate railings opposite – The village recreation ground. Down Street.

A recently built flint wall at Tower Hill Farm. Various summer hedges and edges along Post and rail fence at Dummer Down Cottage. Gravel drive and beech hedges at Albany Cottage. Up Street.

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Amenity spaces and associated Schools and to secondary and tertiary schools Hedges Fencing Gates BO09 – The foundations of driveways leisure pursuits and colleges in Basingstoke or Winchester. and other hard surfaces should use The settlement is characterised by the There is a considerable amount of wood Gate styles are as important as hedges, materials that allow natural drainage Amenities and leisure pursuits are an integral There is a Neighbourhood Watch scheme amount of distinctive and normally picket, paling or post and rail fencing railings and walls. There are some to minimise run-off. part of village life. Certain amenities have to assist with personal and property security well maintained hedging. There is no throughout the village, mostly rustic in pleasant iron gates with matching railings. been provided by generous local benefactors now that local community policing is shared. predominant hedge species. A number style. Often left unpainted but simply Footpaths are closed off with iron/wood and are either maintained through the parish of villagers have continued rural preserved, wood post and rail fences HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC The village is well served by bus routes ‘kissing type’ gates or hardwood stiles council or by fundraising among the tradition by planting mixed hedging serve to open up the view to areas and the bus shelters are considered an and/or gates that match the surrounding residents often via their active committees. along their boundaries. beyond, for example by the pond. important amenity. fencing. General These include public amenities such as: Fences are sometimes painted and often SP06 – Private and public amenity spaces Green beech is common, as are other Entrances to individual houses frequently In addition to the guidelines listed below, All Saints Church, the churchyard, the clothed with small climbing plants. Open need good maintenance and a strategy for varieties such as yew, lonicera, privet and have no gates. This opens up front the following two documents published cemetery and the Clifton Room fencing (picket or post and rail) becomes enhancement will be welcome. laurel. There are a few tall but well kept gardens to the road, creates space and by County Council are the recreation ground, tennis courts a decorative feature especially where a leylandii hedges. Tall non-native conifer encourages social interaction. Wooden recommended by B&DBC as useful and children’s play area gate matches the style. hedges, although evergreen, are five-bar gates are popular, often left references when considering changes to BOUNDARIES the village hall considered out of place as they can Generally considered out of character is unpainted or simply treated, adding to the highway and its surroundings: the Clifton memorial garden in Up Street General overshadow adjacent buildings and are a high close-boarded or wood panel the rural character. The Highway Environment, design possible security hazard by screening fencing particularly if left bare of climbing guidelines for Special Areas the open space in Glebe Close Within this section, all references to BO07 – Gates should complement the intruders from the road. plants. However, low close-boarded (see references list: no.32) boundary treatments apply where they boundary to which they belong. sitting benches on various open areas fencing can contribute to an effective abut streets, rights of way and other There are several notable natural Traditional Materials, a guide to the use a mobile library (visits bi-weekly) visual boundary. publicly accessible spaces or can be easily hedgerows bordering the roadsides; of natural materials in the Highway There are also commercial and privately seen from a publicly accessible position. these can produce a tunnel effect, which BO04 – High wood panelled or close- Driveways and surfaces (see references list: no.33) owned amenities such as: boarded timber fencing is discouraged. most consider pleasing. In the arable Gravel is frequently used as a surface for Dummer Stores and sub Post Office landscape, some outstanding species-rich BO05 – Fencing especially close- drives. It has the benefit of being low Walls Roads one public house within the settlement native hedgerows and trees can be seen. boarded fencing, should be left cost, low maintenance, good for security The linear nature of the village has grown area and others immediately adjacent There are a number of distinctive Most farm hedgerows are normally unpainted or simply treated with dark and in keeping with a rural environment. around Up Street, Down Street, Dummer boundary walls built of brick inset with thorn, maple, holly, hazel or similar brown preservative. Low paling fences Additionally it minimises surface water two golf courses painted white in cottage style are Down Lane and Farleigh Lane, all flints and of varying heights. They are indigenous species. Few hedges have been run-off onto roads and can also be used atypical but acceptable. formerly narrow farm lanes, now larger properties with extensive sometimes enhanced with inset string removed despite the fact that there is around thatched houses to prevent flooding. grounds often loaned for village activities courses of decorative brickwork and now little livestock farming. metalled. There are some private access There are a few driveways to newer an all-weather riding arena used for usually capped with half-moon bricks. roads to new developments such as BO02 – Indigenous species are Railings Riding for the Disabled Most of these are below two metres in houses which are finished with modern Porters, Chapel and Glebe Closes and encouraged when replacing or The remaining examples of simply brick paving, cobbles, tarmac or other several other more informal tracks. some craft workshops and recent farm height and are of both visual and historic planting hedges. The introduction designed iron railings are mostly remnants of non-porous surfaces. Other than the M3 and A30, the only diversity development e.g. the Dummer interest. Other wall types exist, usually of non-native coniferous hedging original boundaries and were made in the fully metalled dual-track carriageway with Cricket Centre grouped where newer properties is discouraged. Good local farming practices have have been built, but they do not village foundry. Other styles of railings two lanes is the Duxford Lane (C12) Amenities for the regular runner, rider, daily supported effective drainage within the necessarily reflect the local style or BO03 – Existing hedgerows should are set on top of brick and flint walls and which runs along the southern parish walker and disabled vehicle access are settlement area. those considered characteristic in the be retained and preserved and some stand alone at about one metre high. boundary from the A30 to Axford. considered limited and thus the lanes are landowners encouraged to plant new BO08 – The use of gravel surfaces for recent survey. BO06 – New iron railings should be The access road from junction 7 of the constantly used for these pursuits. There is no ones where appropriate. Hedgerows driveways is encouraged. Tarmac, sympathetic with existing simple M3 had a trial road-calming measure that medical or dental surgery in the parish, neither BO01 – Boundary styles should sit should be managed in a manner concrete and brick driveways are not is there a school. Children travel to North comfortably with those existing in the sympathetic to wildlife and to forms and ideally oiled or painted in characteristic and can contribute has since been removed. Further into Waltham or Primary village; brick and flint are typical. preserve sight lines where appropriate. black or dark green. to flooding. the village, the walled boundaries and Off-road parking provision enhances Horse riding in Farleigh Lane. street scene in Down Street.

Hedges and edges at Tower Hill. Confusing signs at junction 7 of the M3. A modern design using space and tree Rooflights avoid dominating a building of retention to enhance its surroundings – Gwelo. historical interest – Old Chapel, Down Street.

18 19 verges naturally enforce traffic care. The Parking and traffic and parts of Up Street and are generally ARE YOU CONSIDERING Plots and Buildings section gives Officer (especially if your dwelling is ascending road from the A30 to Tower kept well mown. However, it is noted guidance). How do these relate to your listed) and the Trees Officer. There are no publicly designated parking A DEVELOPMENT OR Hill was re-routed and widened several that the delayed maintenance of roadside EXTENSION? existing building(s) and adjacent or areas in the village. There is a short You are now ready to prepare your years ago when the M3 was built. Since verges and hedges can contribute to similar properties within the village? portion of double yellow-line parking site plans for an accurate Planning then there have been accidents where traffic calming by restricting line of sight. restrictions adjacent to the Queen Inn. This checklist and the references Consider the roofline, height and Application. Remember that several the road narrows at Tower Hill. Low, brick retaining walls are sometimes Passing and parking problems occur for listed will assist you general scale of your proposals. What regulations, controls and local policies used to prevent over-running of roadside materials are you thinking of using? Are will apply and that your costs will start Measurements taken within the survey large vehicles leading to damage to grass verges. Residents surveyed Other than considering what you want they in reasonable sympathy with both here, so in-keeping design that will confirm less than average widths on property and prepared verges. to do and why, together with your preferred local red brick, flint or granite your immediate and the settlement conserve and enhance, is often other roads; for example Dummer Down Conversely, parked cars on narrow roads budget and timeframe, initial research will setts as driveway edging. Concrete surroundings and can they be improved most appropriate. Lane and Farleigh Lane are less than can encourage extra care and reduce often bring savings in time and money: kerbing or boulders were considered out or enhanced in character? 3 metres wide. The single track, adverse traffic speed. of character. Know your actual site boundaries; Visualise the impact of garages, parking camber and curvature of these lanes Points of contact HT02 – Any future development look at the proposed frontage; and traffic, driveways, satellite dishes/ encourage drivers to take care. However, HT05 – Pavements and loss of verges should recognise the narrowness of consider and photograph your existing aerials, security lighting, new garden are considered undesirable. it is this very narrowness that greatly the roads and their limited ability to property (if applicable) and think about schemes and new boundary provisions Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council adds to their rural nature and the absorb traffic. The voluntary speed how your proposals will relate to your (see references list: nos. 6, 15, 18, 19 & HT06 – Where formal kerbing is Tel: 01256 844844 character of the approaches to the village. limit in the village should be neighbours 26). Consider whether these could absolutely essential, preference should Email: [email protected] continued and encouraged. prejudice the distinctive character of the The existence of large trunk roads be given to local red brick, flint or Are the proposals in character, in Website: www.basingstoke.gov.uk nearby means that only local traffic HT03 – Passing places on single-track granite setts. Cement kerbing or keeping and scale with yours and Dummer parish, especially the street scene.Try to conserve trees, hedges and should need to criss-cross the village or roads should be carefully placed to boulders should not be used. adjacent properties in Dummer? wildlife friendly environments (see other parts of the settlement. Minor eliminate rat-runs and prevent the Dummer Parish Council Research legislation likely to apply – references list: nos. 40, 42, 35 & 27). ‘rat-runs’ exist and some heavy goods breakdown of verges. our reference list and this document Email: [email protected] Road Signs vehicles occasionally use these local Dummer suffers from road noise give guidance When ready with your researched Website: www.hants.gov.uk/parish/dummer proposals, consult your architect, roads as short cuts or alternative routes pollution from the M3 and A303 roads The combination of road signs on Consider the Dummer Conservation buildings advisor, specialists and experts. because of restrictions on other routes that has a significant adverse impact on entering the village does not effectively Area Appraisal (see references list: They should be familiar with, and able to such as Beggarwood Lane and Duxford the otherwise rural nature of the village emphasise the narrowness of the roads no.39) and our maps, which will assist give advice on, planning and building Lane (width restriction). and its surroundings. and the unsuitability for use by heavy Is your property listed? If so, special regulations and building control Most local residents keep to a voluntary HT04 – Any resurfacing of the M3 or goods vehicles. The excess of signs when historic regulations apply (see references inspections that apply. Do they agree A303 should use the latest noise speed limit of well under 30 mph and leaving the Peak Copse roundabout for list: no.43 & 44). Contact the with your assessment of the impact of reduction technology. Tree planting, recent moves to introduce a statutory Dummer is confusing and probably Conservation Officer at B&DBC. your proposed development and can they or other noise reduction methods contributes to the increased volume suggest further improvements? speed limit were resisted because of the on the south side of the motorway, Is your property unlisted but of traffic through the village. The likely clutter of excess signage or the is encouraged. considered of historic environmental Most important of all, talk to B&DBC need for street lighting. southbound exit signage on the M3 interest? (see references list: nos. 38 Development Control Department, suggests Dummer is the only useful exit & 39.) Dummer Parish Council and neighbours HT01 – Widening of the approach Roadside Verges when the A30 is often more suitable at an early stage in the development of roads to the village is to be avoided as If the property or the site has for traffic. any design.The Development Control this could increase traffic and traffic The absence of pavements and the historic value, or is within the Dummer Department at Basingstoke or the parish speed. Some natural narrowing of presence of grass roadside verges HT07 – Any changes to signage should Conservation Area, special compliance magazine will be able to give you contact approach roads should be considered. contribute to the rural appearance of the ensure clarity and take into account may also apply details for the Clerk and Chairman of village. The roadside verges are mostly possible improvements to existing Look closely at the materials for walls Dummer Parish Council if you do not quite wide, particularly in Farleigh Lane signage. and roofs, doors, windows, dormers and know their identity.Two very useful other property or site details (VDS – points of contact are the Conservation The Nook – one of Dummer’s oldest Hipped roof above timber frame – listed buildings. The Cottage, Down Street.

Foundry House – previously blacksmith’s cottage. Village Farmhouse. Little Manor Farm. Kempshott House, Stable Block. 1772 dated panel.

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LISTED BUILDINGS 4. Barn at Little Manor Farm, Down patterned flues. (Recent award-winning 14. Foundry House, Up Street. 20.The Nook, Up Street. Grade II. 25. *Dummer Down Farmhouse, Street. Grade II. 18th c. L-shaped enclosed swimming pool.) Grade II. 1772. 2-storeys, 3 windows, 16th/17th/18th c. 1-storey and attic, Duxford Lane. Grade II. 18th/19th c. Defined below, together with a brief timber frame 3 bays, aisle and narrower red tile roof, half-hipped to south, brick irregular fenestration, timber framing 2-storeys and attic to front, 3-storeys and description, are those buildings within the 10. All Saints Church. Grade I. wing, straight struts, tie-beam to purlins c1200.14th/15th/19th c. Chancel (early dentil eaves, red brick walling with panels with crucks, prominent steep thatch, attic to rear. Symmetrical south-east parish currently listed through English and braces, corrugated iron roof, of blue headers, casements, 6-panelled, hipped ends, eyebrow and dormer to front 3 windows, hipped tile roof, central Heritage. They are also indicated on the English) nave, west porch (15th c.) and weather-boarded. large bell turret, interior nave rich in glazed door, dated panel. west. Exposed frame indicates older dormers with casements, red brick maps. Where marked with an * the middle part (c1425) with attachments at English bond, flat arches, stone cills. Early 5. Mount Pleasant, Down Street. detail, plain deep porch with small cusped 15. Manor Farmhouse, Up Street. buildings are located outside the each elevation. Small casements. Plain 19th c. sashes. Later classical doorcase Grade II. 18th c.Row of cottages, now windows, pointed chancel arch (14th c.) Grade II. 17th/18th/19th c. 2-storeys, conservation area. doors in solid frames. with windows, frieze and architrave. Late two, 1-storey and attic, 5 windows, with ogee tracery, small carved wood older western half exposed timber 19th c. dormers and side elevations of 2 Note: Carrying out unauthorised work thatched with 3 eyebrows, painted brick pulpit of 1380. Stained glass windows frames, tile roofing, herring-bone 21.Tower Hill Farmhouse, Dummer windows linked to chimney stacks. to a listed building is a criminal offence. Flemish bond, some flint panels, small (1895 and 1898),Victorian octagonal font, brickwork, other red brick English and Down Lane. Grade II. 17th/18th c. Modern lower additions to rear, in style. This list cannot be considered definitive. casements, 3 boarded doors, 1 open- plain red tile roofing, flint walls with brick Flemish garden wall bonds, casements, 2-storeys, 5 windows, tile roof half- Old cistern date 1704. Prior to commencing work, owners and gabled porch. abutments, stone dressings, weather early sashes and French window. Plain hipped at east, brick dentil eaves, red interested parties should always check 6. Well House, Down Street. Grade II. boarded turret with low-pitched pyramid doors, outshots with low-pitched brick walling Flemish bond with band of 26. *Dummer Grange. Grade II. the listed status of a building with the 17th and 20th c. 2-storeys and attic, slate roof. Plain 18th and early 19th c. slate roofing. headers, brickwork bands above former 17th/early 20th c. Site of grange of local planning authority. tombstones in churchyard now doorway, modern casements. Exposed Waverley Abbey. H-plan with central 3 upper 5 lower windows, thatched, 16.The Cottage, Up Street. Grade II. mostly illegible. timber frame on north, mostly porch, 2-storeys and attic, old tile roofing, There are other important unlisted 3eyebrows, exposed timber to north, 17th/early-19th/20th c. 1-storey and attic. bricknogged, west and south front red brick gable with modern extensions, buildings referred to in the B&DBC bricknogged, weather-boarded outshot, 11. Dummer House. Grade II. 5 upper windows, thatched roof with treatment similar. Modern brick porch. casement windows and leaded lights. Conservation Area Appraisal (see modern brick porch with gable tile roof, 18th/19th c. 2-storeys and attic, front eyebrows, red brick Flemish bond with references list: no.39). brick-facing south elevation. 3.5.3.windows, hipped slate roof, slightly blue headers, old metal casements. 22. Granary at Tower Hill Farm, 27. *Dummer Grange Flat (was 7. Lime Tree Cottage, Down Street. projecting central pediment with sash, Modern brick porch with gabled tile roof. Dummer Down Lane. Grade II. listed as outbuildings). Grade II. 1. Glebe Cottage (Nos 1, 2 and 3), stucco walling, parapet, cornice and Early 19th c. Square frame on 9 staddles, 1806/early 20th c. 2-storeys, L-shaped Grade II. Late 18th c. Externally with 17. Keepers Cottage (Nos 1 and 2), Down Street. Grade II. 18th c. frieze, stone cills, plinth, sashes in weatherboarded walls and low-pitched flint, red brick banded walled block, medieval cruck frame. 1-storey and attic, Up Street. Grade II. Late 18th/19th c. Small terrace, 1-storey and attic, exposed frames, later classical porch with slate roof. extension and barn conversion (dated thatched, hipped to west, eyebrows with Old house with walls raised later 3 windows, thatched, deep eyebrows, red 8-panelled door, wrought iron rails on beam), massive hipped tile roof. cills, red brick walling English and Monk (mid 19th c.), 1-storey and attic, 3 above 23. Barn at Tower Hill Farm, brick Flemish bond, plain doors. porch with central motif. bonds, casements, open-gabled tiled 4 windows, tile roof, 3 gabled dormers, Dummer Down Lane. Grade II. 28. *Southwood Farmhouse, 2. Kingsey Cottage, Down Street. porch with trellis sides. 12. Ivy Cottage and Stable Cottage, red brick walling Flemish bond with flint 18th c. Timber frame, 3 bays and 3 side Kempshott. Grade II. Early 19th c. Grade II. Early19th c. 2-storeys, 8. Wellhead, Down Street. Grade II. Up Street. Grade II. 18th/19th c. panels, casements, half-glazed door aisles.Tall Queen post truss on stone 2-storeys and attic, red brick Flemish 2 windows, tile roof, brick dentil eaves, 1870. Rectangular timber frame with Formerly symmetrical single unit now beneath hood on brackets. bases, weatherboarded walls on brick bond and band, extensions, feature painted brick Flemish bond, stone cills, 2dwellings. 2-storeys, 5 windows, hipped bases. Corrugated iron roof with south windows and porch. cross-bracing, lower open weather- 18.Yew Tree Cottage, Up Street. Victorian sashes, modern side porch, tile roof, brick dentils with slate, painted side gable (former) entrance. boarding, upper slats, heavy axle, wide- Grade II. 18th/20th c. 1-storey and attic, 29. *Kempshott House, Stable associated single-storey garage wing. brick, central wide opening with pilasters, rimmed wheel (for dog working?) hipped 3 windows, modern tile roof, rear 24. Bishops Cottage, Dummer Block. Grade II. Late 18th century and tile roof with scalloped bands. cornice and brick pediment. Casements 3. Little Manor Farmhouse, Down with later lead plaque, 2 plain doors catslide, 3 flat-roofed modern dormers Down Lane. Grade II. 17th/late18th c. modern. 2-storey block, red brick Flemish Street. Grade II. Early 19th c. and 9. The Old Rectory, Down Street, within open-gabled rustic porch. with cills, exposed timber frame, painted 2-storeys, 3 windows. Modern extension bond, 1-storey extension, tile roof, clock recent. 2-storeys with extension, hipped Grade Il. c1850 built by W.J.Dunthorne. brick infill and other walling, casements, and porch.Thatched, hipped to north, in gable. 2-storey Tudor style, steep slate roof, flint 13. Albany Cottage, Up Street. plain doorway with tiled hood. timber frame with brick infill, English and slate roof brick dentil eaves, red brick 30. *Kempshott House, Kitchen walling with stone dressings, quoins, Grade II. Late 18th/19th c. 1-storey and Flemish bond, painted. Casements with Flemish bond, rubbed flat arches, sashes 19. Village Farmhouse, Up Street. Garden Wall. Grade II. Late 18th c. hoodmoulds, plinth, gables with central attic. 3 windows, half-hipped roof, 3 brick dentil at eaves. Plain door to rear. in reveals, open pediment doorcase, Grade II. 18 c. 2-storeys, 3 windows, red Red brickwork in Flemish bond with doorway and pointed arch, massive gabled dormers with tiles, painted brick pilasters & round-headed fanlight. tile roof, half-hipped at west, rendered zigzag – north end of stable block. attached stack to south with triple Tudor Flemish bond, casements,Victorian half- glazed porch. walling, plinth, modern casements, gabled porch. DOCUMENTS REFERENCED 11. ODPM – Cost Awards in Planning 37. HCC – Hampshire Houses by IN THE CREATION OF THIS Appeals. Edward Roberts (May 2003). VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT 12. ODPM – Guide to taking part in 38. B&DBC – The Historic Environment These documents among others were Planning Appeals. – Listed Buildings; Conservation used to help develop this VDS. Areas; Buildings of Local Interest 13. ODPM – PPG17 – Assessing Needs Supplemented by the suggested (2003). and Opportunities – Open space, websites, these documents are Sport & Recreation. 39. B&DBC – Conservation Area recommended as some of the current Appraisal & Map (October 2003). legislation, policy guidance or useful 14. DETR – PPG12 – Planning Policy reading relating to Village Design Guidance – Development Plans. 40. B&DBC – Countryside design Statements, planning, development or summary (2002.). 15. DETR – Householders Planning environmental regeneration. guidance – installation of satellite TV 41. B&DBC – Tree Policy – 2000-2005. dishes. 42. B&DBC – Planning Controls in 16. DTLR – PPG7 – Implementation in Conservation Areas. Key: References are listed from relation to Diversification of Farm Governmental through regional, 43. B&DBC – Listed buildings – a guide Businesses. then local. to the law. 17. ODPM – 5th report on Standards – 22 Abbreviations: 44. B&DBC – Information required as Planning Inspectorate (1998). part of Listed Building consent B&DBC = Basingstoke and Deane 18. ODPM – Over the garden hedge – Applications. Borough Council legal obligations on hedging. 45. B&DBC – Planning and CC = Countryside Commission telecommunications. DETR = Dept Environment Transport 19. ODPM – Lighting in the Rural Affairs (was DOE, DTLR now Countryside – Towards Good 46. B&DBC – Running a business from DEFRA) Practice. home. HCC = Hampshire County Council 20. OPDM – Local Plans and Unitary 47. B&DBC – Supplementary Guidance ODPM = Office of the Deputy Development Plans. on Affordable Housing. Prime Minister 21. Biodiversity – the UK Action Plan. SPAB = Society for Protection of 48. Building Regulations – Part L1 – If Ancient Buildings 22. PPG2 – Green Belts. you replace domestic boilers. 23. PPG1 – DoE General 49. Building Regulations – Guide to Policy/Principles quality guidance. safety – garden walls etc. Note:The shelf life of references is 24. DTLR – PPG3 – Housing 2000. 50. Building Regulations – Outdoor usually years and the most up-to-date adverts and signs. version can be obtained direct 25. PPG5 – Countryside character (due or through publishers like HMSO. reprint). 51. Croner – Register of Planning Consultants. 26. DTLR – Planning – a Guide for Householders (2002). 52. Various articles from SPAB, Listed 1. CCP 473 – Design in the Owners & Thatched Living Countryside Experiments. 27. DTLR – Protected Trees. publications and approved VDS. 2. CCP 501 – Village Design Part 1 and 28. DETR – Structure Plans – a guide to Part 2. procedures. 3. CCP 418 – Design in Countryside 29. Environment Agency – Best Farming Plans. Practices – Profit from good environment. Useful websites: 4. CCN – Focus on Bats. 30. Environment Agency – Managing www.basingstoke.gov.uk 5. CCN – Register and map of Open Flood Risks in Parishes. www.countryside.gov.uk Countryside and Common Land www.defra.gov.uk 31. HCC – Listed buildings & Special (region 3). www.english-heritage.org.uk areas – guidance notes on repointing 6. DoE – Rural – a nation www.hants.gov.uk & mortar. committed to living in the www.odpm.gov.uk countryside. 32. HCC – The Highway Environment – design guidelines for Special Areas. The VDS team offer their grateful thanks to the following: 7. Govt Consultation of Legal Andy Trotter of B&DBC for his encouragement and guidance. Protection for Hedgerows. 33. HCC – Traditional Materials – guide Phil Turner for sharing his knowledge and facilitating the village workshops. to use of natural materials. 8. DETR – PPG13 – Planning Policy Representatives of HCC and B&DBC for their advice and assistance. Guidance – Transport. 34. HCC – Parish of Dummer – ‘Awards for All’ for their grant to cover production costs. statement of Rights of Way. The Orrery Network for the design and production of the final document and help with creating the maps. 9. DoE – Environmental Appraisal of The residents and businesses of the parish of Dummer for their support and contributions to the content of the document. Devt. Plans. 35. HCC – The Hampshire Landscape – © Dummer Parish Council 2004 A Strategy. 10. PPG15 – DoE Planning Policy Guidance – Planning & Historic 36. HCC – Amended map of Rights of Environment (Conservation Areas). Way – Parish of Dummer.