Building Design in the Surrey Hills - Revision history

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	Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />		Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />
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−	To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB.		* Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB.
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	* Landscape design.		* Landscape design.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.
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−	~~= External resources =~~
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−	* Surrey Hills, [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf Environmental Design Guide].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />	+	The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />
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	The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.		The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.
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	= Promote contemporary architecture =		= Promote contemporary architecture =

−	High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside.	+	High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed, can be suitable in open countryside.

	= Value the treatment of boundaries =		= Value the treatment of boundaries =
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	= Celebrate local distinctiveness =		= Celebrate local distinctiveness =

−	The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced.	+	The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills, and local character should be cherished and reinforced.

	= Be creative on access and parking =		= Be creative on access and parking =
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	<br />		<br />
	To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]		To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB.
		+	* Conservation area.
		+	* Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
		+	* Cycling and walking plan.
		+	* Landscape design.
		+	* Vernacular architecture.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* Surrey Hills, [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf Environmental Design Guide].

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Designing Buildings at 11:57, 16 March 2021

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	To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]		To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]

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Designing Buildings at 10:09, 11 March 2021

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CPrice at 14:43, 10 March 2021

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	The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />		The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.~~<br />~~	+	The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.
−	Respect the pattern of the settlement, its open spaces and greens~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	=== Respect the pattern of the settlement, its open spaces and greens ===
−	Contain development within the settlement; reflect established (historic) street and plot patterns; maintain variable building lines; respect the contribution of open spaces and village greens to character and form and generally avoid closes and cul-de-sacs.~~<br />~~	+
−	Conserve the character of the setting~~<br />~~	+	Contain development within the settlement; reflect established (historic) street and plot patterns; maintain variable building lines; respect the contribution of open spaces and village greens to character and form and generally avoid closes and cul-de-sacs.
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	Avoid development on skylines, prominent spurs and open slopes; make maximum use of existing trees and landscape features to shield development; new buildings adjacent to traditional ones should link through elements such as scale, form, colour and materials to create a coherent larger group.~~<br />~~	+	=== Conserve the character of the setting ===
−	Complement the scale, height and proportion of buildings~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	Avoid development on skylines, prominent spurs and open slopes; make maximum use of existing trees and landscape features to shield development; new buildings adjacent to traditional ones should link through elements such as scale, form, colour and materials to create a coherent larger group.
−	Aim for harmony with the height and massing of existing development; retain density and relationship between roofscape and tree cover when viewed from outside the settlement.~~<br />~~	+
−	Celebrate the detailing of buildings and architectural features~~<br />~~	+	=== Complement the scale, height and proportion of buildings ===
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	Surrey buildings have a wide range of styles; extensions should respect the host; new buildings should pick up local characteristics – forms of building, existing proportions (windows and doors), roof designs and elevational details.~~<br />~~	+	Aim for harmony with the height and massing of existing development; retain density and relationship between roofscape and tree cover when viewed from outside the settlement.
−	Choose appropriate materials and finishes~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	=== Celebrate the detailing of buildings and architectural features ===
−	Surrey buildings use a wide range of materials and finishes which may be locally specific; maintenance, improvement or extensions should respect the host and new buildings should explore the existing local palette of colour and finishes or justify innovative solutions.~~<br />~~	+
−	Promote contemporary architecture~~<br />~~	+	Surrey buildings have a wide range of styles; extensions should respect the host; new buildings should pick up local characteristics – forms of building, existing proportions (windows and doors), roof designs and elevational details.
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside.~~<br />~~	+	=== Choose appropriate materials and finishes ===
−	Value the treatment of boundaries~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	Surrey buildings use a wide range of materials and finishes which may be locally specific; maintenance, improvement or extensions should respect the host and new buildings should explore the existing local palette of colour and finishes or justify innovative solutions.
−	Retain the variety in, and characteristics of, boundary treatments – walls, hedges, fencing as appropriate; natural boundaries should use native species not conifers such as cypresses.~~<br />~~	+
−	Use native trees and shrubs~~<br />~~	+	=== Promote contemporary architecture ===
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	The Surrey Hills is a heavily wooded landscape which is a key part of its character. Retain existing trees wherever possible; use native varieties of trees and shrubs in planting schemes.~~<br />~~	+	High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside.
−	Cherish designed landscapes~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	=== Value the treatment of boundaries ===
−	Parkland makes an important contribution to the area’s picturesque scenery and provides a sense of continuity and grand scale. Retain estate and parkland character, boundary walls, gates, fencing, lodges and estate cottages.~~<br />~~	+
−	Celebrate local distinctiveness~~<br />~~	+	Retain the variety in, and characteristics of, boundary treatments – walls, hedges, fencing as appropriate; natural boundaries should use native species not conifers such as cypresses.
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced.~~<br />~~	+	=== Use native trees and shrubs ===
−	Be creative on access and parking~~<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	The Surrey Hills is a heavily wooded landscape which is a key part of its character. Retain existing trees wherever possible; use native varieties of trees and shrubs in planting schemes.
		+
		+	=== Cherish designed landscapes ===
		+
		+	Parkland makes an important contribution to the area’s picturesque scenery and provides a sense of continuity and grand scale. Retain estate and parkland character, boundary walls, gates, fencing, lodges and estate cottages.
		+
		+	=== Celebrate local distinctiveness ===
		+
		+	The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced.
		+
		+	=== Be creative on access and parking ===
		+
	Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />		Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]~~<br />~~	+	To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf]
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The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place. 
 
The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape. 
Respect the pattern of the settlement, its open spaces and greens 
 
Contain development within the settlement; reflect established (historic) street and plot patterns; maintain variable building lines; respect the contribution of open spaces and village greens to character and form and generally avoid closes and cul-de-sacs. 
Conserve the character of the setting 
 
Avoid development on skylines, prominent spurs and open slopes; make maximum use of existing trees and landscape features to shield development; new buildings adjacent to traditional ones should link through elements such as scale, form, colour and materials to create a coherent larger group. 
Complement the scale, height and proportion of buildings 
 
Aim for harmony with the height and massing of existing development; retain density and relationship between roofscape and tree cover when viewed from outside the settlement. 
Celebrate the detailing of buildings and architectural features 
 
Surrey buildings have a wide range of styles; extensions should respect the host; new buildings should pick up local characteristics – forms of building, existing proportions (windows and doors), roof designs and elevational details. 
Choose appropriate materials and finishes 
 
Surrey buildings use a wide range of materials and finishes which may be locally specific; maintenance, improvement or extensions should respect the host and new buildings should explore the existing local palette of colour and finishes or justify innovative solutions. 
Promote contemporary architecture 
 
High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside. 
Value the treatment of boundaries 
 
Retain the variety in, and characteristics of, boundary treatments – walls, hedges, fencing as appropriate; natural boundaries should use native species not conifers such as cypresses. 
Use native trees and shrubs 
 
The Surrey Hills is a heavily wooded landscape which is a key part of its character. Retain existing trees wherever possible; use native varieties of trees and shrubs in planting schemes. 
Cherish designed landscapes 
 
Parkland makes an important contribution to the area’s picturesque scenery and provides a sense of continuity and grand scale. Retain estate and parkland character, boundary walls, gates, fencing, lodges and estate cottages. 
Celebrate local distinctiveness 
 
The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced. 
Be creative on access and parking 
 
Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside. 
 
To view the full Surrey Hills Environmental Design Guide please visit; [https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf https://www.surreyhills.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Environmental-Design-Guidance-FINAL.pdf] 

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		+	= Introduction =
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	The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />		The appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. The end result is a rich and diverse built heritage featuring many small farmsteads, pleasant hamlets with village greens, and grand houses set in parkland. Local materials like stone, flint, tile, brick and timber are featured throughout the Surrey Hills, defining the sense of place.<br />
	<br />		<br />
	The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.		The following principles should be adopted for all forms of development within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), whether inside or outside settlements, or for large and small developments, including those for which planning permission is not required. These principles should be referred to in the Design and Access Statement accompanying a planning application to demonstrate how the proposal helps to conserve and enhance the beauty of the Surrey Hills landscape.

−	=== Respect the pattern of the settlement, its open spaces and greens ===	+	= Respect the pattern of the settlement, its open spaces and greens =

	Contain development within the settlement; reflect established (historic) street and plot patterns; maintain variable building lines; respect the contribution of open spaces and village greens to character and form and generally avoid closes and cul-de-sacs.		Contain development within the settlement; reflect established (historic) street and plot patterns; maintain variable building lines; respect the contribution of open spaces and village greens to character and form and generally avoid closes and cul-de-sacs.

−	=== Conserve the character of the setting ===	+	= Conserve the character of the setting =

	Avoid development on skylines, prominent spurs and open slopes; make maximum use of existing trees and landscape features to shield development; new buildings adjacent to traditional ones should link through elements such as scale, form, colour and materials to create a coherent larger group.		Avoid development on skylines, prominent spurs and open slopes; make maximum use of existing trees and landscape features to shield development; new buildings adjacent to traditional ones should link through elements such as scale, form, colour and materials to create a coherent larger group.

−	=== Complement the scale, height and proportion of buildings ===	+	= Complement the scale, height and proportion of buildings =

	Aim for harmony with the height and massing of existing development; retain density and relationship between roofscape and tree cover when viewed from outside the settlement.		Aim for harmony with the height and massing of existing development; retain density and relationship between roofscape and tree cover when viewed from outside the settlement.

−	=== Celebrate the detailing of buildings and architectural features ===	+	= Celebrate the detailing of buildings and architectural features =

	Surrey buildings have a wide range of styles; extensions should respect the host; new buildings should pick up local characteristics – forms of building, existing proportions (windows and doors), roof designs and elevational details.		Surrey buildings have a wide range of styles; extensions should respect the host; new buildings should pick up local characteristics – forms of building, existing proportions (windows and doors), roof designs and elevational details.

−	=== Choose appropriate materials and finishes ===	+	= Choose appropriate materials and finishes =

	Surrey buildings use a wide range of materials and finishes which may be locally specific; maintenance, improvement or extensions should respect the host and new buildings should explore the existing local palette of colour and finishes or justify innovative solutions.		Surrey buildings use a wide range of materials and finishes which may be locally specific; maintenance, improvement or extensions should respect the host and new buildings should explore the existing local palette of colour and finishes or justify innovative solutions.

−	=== Promote contemporary architecture ===	+	= Promote contemporary architecture =

	High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside.		High quality contemporary architecture can extend the diversity and character of settlements, and if sensitively designed can be suitable in open countryside.

−	=== Value the treatment of boundaries ===	+	= Value the treatment of boundaries =

	Retain the variety in, and characteristics of, boundary treatments – walls, hedges, fencing as appropriate; natural boundaries should use native species not conifers such as cypresses.		Retain the variety in, and characteristics of, boundary treatments – walls, hedges, fencing as appropriate; natural boundaries should use native species not conifers such as cypresses.

−	=== Use native trees and shrubs ===	+	= Use native trees and shrubs =

	The Surrey Hills is a heavily wooded landscape which is a key part of its character. Retain existing trees wherever possible; use native varieties of trees and shrubs in planting schemes.		The Surrey Hills is a heavily wooded landscape which is a key part of its character. Retain existing trees wherever possible; use native varieties of trees and shrubs in planting schemes.

−	=== Cherish designed landscapes ===	+	= Cherish designed landscapes =

	Parkland makes an important contribution to the area’s picturesque scenery and provides a sense of continuity and grand scale. Retain estate and parkland character, boundary walls, gates, fencing, lodges and estate cottages.		Parkland makes an important contribution to the area’s picturesque scenery and provides a sense of continuity and grand scale. Retain estate and parkland character, boundary walls, gates, fencing, lodges and estate cottages.

−	=== Celebrate local distinctiveness ===	+	= Celebrate local distinctiveness =

	The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced.		The diversity in the geology, soils and land use has created a diverse landscape. This is a key feature of the Surrey Hills and local character should be cherished and reinforced.

−	=== Be creative on access and parking ===	+	= Be creative on access and parking =

	Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />		Seek to minimise the impact of vehicular access and parking, including hard surfacing; improve the network of pedestrian and cycle routes; seek opportunities to increase footpath access between settlement and countryside.<br />