29 May 2008, 08/114
Help keep West Lancashire a place with
character!
West Lancashire is such a distinctive place that a special
design guide has been produced to ensure that it remains an
attractive district.
With its beautiful countryside, historical buildings, wildlife
and pretty towns and villages, the district is an attractive place
to live, work and visit.
In recognition of this, West Lancashire District Council has
published a booklet, which will be used as a Supplementary Planning
Document that sets out design principles and the expectations of
the Council when it considers planning applications.
The design guide encourages people to think carefully about the
character of the area when putting together plans for all types
development, from a basic house extension to the erection of a
large commercial unit or a residential estate.
Its three key aims are to:
Cllr Martin Forshaw, Portfolio Holder for Planning and
Transportation, said: "This excellent design guide is aimed at
raising awareness in the value of good design and importantly
provide advice on how this might be best achieved. It is vital that
consideration is given to the local landscape, its history, the
build, form and character of the area and its typical architecture
and materials before carrying out any development or new building.
The guide is intended to assist and give assurance to developers
and architects of the design expectations of the Council and
provide valuable help to property owners on a whole range of design
matters."
Copies of the Design
Guide are available online. Copies are also available
to view at the Council offices and local libraries or contact 01695
585167 to request a copy.
Related information
> Design
matters
> Supplementary planning documents