Comment

Representation ID: 16240

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Cass Design

This chapter looks at context and identity through Landscape, Historic and Urban Design Context. This includes:
• How the landscape and built form has evolved into the special character found in Central Bedfordshire today and gives specific guidance to preserve and enhance this character;
• Advice on the Heritage context and key considerations for developments in the historic environment;
• Advice on appraising a site and its setting.
• We support the key headings listed on the divider page 6 (5.0 Context and Identity)
• We suggest the headings from page 6 are carried over the the next page, and /or subheadings grouped into these categories; as the information presented on page 7 can appear overwhelming.
• We suggest that Chapter 5.9 Local Build Form Characteristics would relate well referenced to Chapter 6 Built Form as it deals with individual typologies including locally used materials, whilst the Chapter 5.7 Built Form in Central Bedfordshire relates well the the ealier material on Context and Identity.
• Whilst we are of an opinion that 5.39 Appraising a Site and its Setting checklist is useful, it is not made clear how the headings relate to Chapters of the Design Guide.
Design Guide

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