Policy BD1: Buildings & Materials
This Plan supports the Planned Limits of Development (PLD) as defined by RCC in Figure 0.2. The Conservation Area and Article 4 Direction shown there, along with the Listed Building policies in RCC’s SAPDPD, and RCC Design Guidelines for Rutland (and South Kesteven) strictly determine the design of any new build, alteration or extension that will be acceptable for development in Langham.
- a. Throughout the Conservation Area, and especially within the central area around Burley Rd, Church St. and Well St. which has Article 4 Direction, new buildings and extensions must reflect the local construction of stone or brick (not render), and the style of the traditional buildings in this area.
- b. New buildings, renovations and change of use alterations must enhance the character of the location by being sympathetic in scale and by using materials and finishes that are consistent with existing and/or neighbouring properties in form, colour, texture and tone.
- c. New buildings and extensions will be of no more than two storeys and of a modest height. 2.5 storeys would only be acceptable on the edge of a development of 10 houses or more.
- d. Change of use of redundant farm buildings within the Planned Limits of Development (PLD) will be encouraged for residential or small business use.
- e. Energy efficient and environmentally friendly materials and design must be used, and be visually compatible with established surrounding buildings, especially in all developments of more than three houses.
