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These should be in proportion to the original
building and size of the site. The design should
carefully respect the character of the main
building.
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These should retain the character of the original
building including distinctive features. Facades
should be altered as little as possible.
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Most of the buildings are constructed of
brick; therefore new houses should also
be in that material, especially if the use of
another could be considered unsympathetic
in regard to neighbouring properties.
However Preston contains an interesting
mix of historic styles and materials, so in
some cases following the appearance of
other elevations seen in the village may be
appropriate, such as rendered or timber-
framed facades.
Bricks should be of a local type and in
colours close to those of adjacent buildings.
Timber used should also be painted/stained
to blend with neighbouring dwellings.
Preston on Stour has a varied roof-line,
although most roofs are steeply-pitched. In
the main street chimneys are grouped in the
middle, where the semi-detached houses
join. These dwellings also have decorative
ornamentation on the roof ridges.
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in pitch, variety and detail. Traditional tiles
generally should be the material of choice.
Dormer windows and roof-lights should not
dominate and dormers should be designed
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Attention to detail is important. For example
windows and doors in an extension should
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new buildings should respect the designs
of those existing. The use of uPVC for
windows and doors, in either existing or
new buildings, would have a negative effect
on the character of the village.
To avoid light pollution external lighting
should be minimal and focused downwards.
Cabling for services should be underground.
Signage should be sympathetic; businesses
should take note.
Any new housing should have provision for
parking.
Proposals for new development must
demonstrate consideration for the
preservation of trees and the provision of
gardens. Boundaries should be constructed
of appropriate materials, e.g. walls of brick
or stone, picket fences or, of course, hedges.