Tutbury VDS Adopted Document

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1.3 Objectives of a Village Design

Statement

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To draw up design principles based on distinctive local character.

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To work in partnership with the planning authority and provide the authority with guidance generated by the local community.

1.4 Why is a Village Design Statement important ?

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It will contribute towards securing a thriving and viable future for Tutbury. By producing a document which will enhance and protect the general quality of the village, based around the historic core, the village will remain an attractive location for both residents and visitors. This in turn will ensure that the village will continue to thrive commercially.

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It will support and strengthen the role of the Parish Council when consulted over planning applications.

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It will enable local priorities to be considered in the development process.

1.5 Government Policy

The principal planning acts are:

The Town & Country Planning Act 1960

Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document has been compiled on behalf of the community of Tutbury by Tutbury Village Design Statement Core Team Group. The group comprises local residents who have, collectively, over sixty years experience of living in Tutbury.

Research commissioned by the Countryside Agency, carried out in 2002 into the effectiveness of Village Design Statements, shows that they can influence new development in terms of the quality of planning proposals, assist in the negotiation process and influence the quality of resulting development.

1.1 Statement of consultation

The Village Design Statement was initiated following a series of public meetings held at the Village Hall in the Autumn of 2002. As a direct result of these meetings a Core Team Group was formed.

During the development of the VDS, there was a policy of on going consultation with the community. A questionnaire was produced, two exhibitions were held in the Summer of 2003 followed by exhibitions of draft VDS documents in 2004.

1.2 What is a Village Design

Statement ?

v A Village Design Statement (VDS) is a document which describes the qualities and characteristics of a village.

v It is a document which can be linked to the planning system.

Village Design Statements were developed and promoted as part of the Countryside Agency’s design in the countryside work which focuses on regional diversity, local distinctiveness and the harmony between buildings, settlements and the landscape. They were developed as mechanisms to encourage new development that fits its location and respects local character. Produced by local people they are an opportunity for the local community to play a constructive part in plans for building development in their area.

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