THE VISION: The parish’s unique historic buildings are protected and enhanced. They are appreciated alongside contemporary architecture as part of our daily activities.
Below you can see our individual policies for this chapter. Click to expand the aims, issues and objectives.
The parish has a rich heritage some of which is already protected through planning policy. This includes Riverway and Liphook Centre Conservation areas, heritage assets such as Bramshott Manor & Church of St. Marys. The NDP process also enables heritage assets that are non-designated to be afforded recognition and conservation and this policy will enable that process with 23 sites identified.
Aim: To conserve heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of existing and future generations.
Key policy points:
- Heritage assets – designated and non-designated, above and below ground – are recognised and conserved
- Enabled greater appreciation of the history and heritage of the Parish
- Opportunities to bring heritage at risk back to its former glory are pursued
- Development taking place in the Conservation Areas makes a positive contribution to the Conservation Area and preserves special qualities of the setting
Indicators of success:
- Number of applications received relating to a heritage asset
- % heritage assets / settings lost
- Number proposals within the Conservation Area and nature of these
- Number of assets considered ‘at risk’
The parish has a network of historic sunken lanes that are widely valued for their contribution to heritage, wildlife and biodiversity and their quiet nature for walking, cycling and horse riding as well as for their historic contribution. Developments can risk damage or removal of all or part of lanes to accommodate access to development or by the proximity of development. Developments themselves many also change the volume of traffic in and around the area of a sunken lane and hence the overall nature of the lanes.
Aim: To identify and protect the network of historic sunken lanes within the parish, which provide a valuable movement network through the parish, particularly for horse riders
Key policy points:
- Network of existing sunken lanes is retained
- The character of the sunken lanes is retained – g. road not elevated or the width changed, hedges not lowered, no road markings introduced.
- Opportunities to reduce speed limits on sunken lanes is explored with partners
Indicators of success:
- Number of sunken lanes retained
- % proposals impacting sunken lanes and nature of this
- Speed limits along sunken lanes
Shops/retail are important places that people regularly visit for goods and provisions and are places for social interaction and community facilitation. They are central to any village in helping to create the character of the place. Many of Bramshott and Liphook Parish’s shops are part of conservation areas and at the heart of the area that visitors and tourists connect with upon arrival and the presentation of retail frontages and signages are critical.
Aim: To ensure that Liphook’s shop frontages and signage are designed to contribute to local character.
Policy Objectives:
- Shops frontages and signage adhere to specific criteria so that they are in-keeping with local character
Key policy points:
- Shops frontages and signage adhere to specific criteria so that they are in-keeping with local character
Indicators of success:
- Number of proposals relating to new/replacement shop fronts adhering to guidance
