STREETSCAPE - Building Lines

As mentioned above the building lines of the village are important for both the legibility of the village and in understanding its historic evolution. Generally building lines are strong and align against the lanes and roads well. Perhaps the one exception to this is the main York Road where houses are, perhaps understandably, set back and the building line is more fragmented.

However, streets such as The Green, Pudding Gate and Callas all have strong building lines where either houses or gardens are aligned generally uniformly. The one exception to this is the old Welseyan Chapel that appears to intentionally protrude into the streetscene, perhaps intended to make its presence felt.

Proposals should respect the building line and key features include the following: Clearly aligned buildings relating to the street and other houses nearby. Gardens and verges also in general alignment. Extensions (expect porches) do not encroach over the building line. Subtle curves along streets are a symptom of past owners gradually attempting to nudge closer to the street frontage or infill gaps that once existed.