Guideline 5/1.
There should be greater use of hedges as boundaries between properties in future developments.
Guideline 5/2.
A wider use of Kentish ragstone (and flint, in appropriate areas) should be encouraged. So should design features such as hung red tiling and coloured bricks. Ragstone should be salvaged from future demolition projects for re-use.
Guideline 5/3.
Any future infill development should be designed to be in keeping with the overall nature of the town (cf the colours and materials in Atterbury Close).
Guideline 5/4.
Preservation of existing trees and planting of new ones needs to be a central part of estate planning - cf. the softening and screening achieved in the Marwell development.
Guideline 5/5.
Any construction work in the lower part of Westerham must have regard to the risk of flooding.
Guideline 5/6.
We think it essential that any future development liable to attract cars should be provided with generous off-street parking.
Guideline 5/7.
Future developments should also allow space for bus-stops and other public transport facilities.
