Charnwood Village Design Statements

Quorn and Newtown Linford have had their Village Design Statements adopted as Supplementary Planning documents by Charnwood Borough Council.
A Village Design Statement describes the visual qualities and characteristics that people value in the parish and its surroundings. Its preparation takes into account the buildings, spaces, settings and landscapes which give the village its unique characteristics, striking a balance between traditions and the demands of modern day life. The Report also contains information about the local ecology of the villages and their surroundings.

The Village Design Statement was devised by a group of local residents following a public meeting led by The Rural Community Council. The Rural Community Council also trained the residents steering group, and facilitated throughout the process. The VDS group set up photographic walkabouts and public consultation exhibitions, and wrote the draft statements, and negotiated with Charnwood Borough Council Planning Department (who also supplied a Sustainability Appraisal)on the final draft before publication and gave guidance to the group.
Newtown Linford and Quorn are delighted with their Village Design Statements, and look forward to it being given to all future developers.