Council-wide Plans
Parish Design Statement
A statement made by the council outlining future development
In 2002 Ashwick Parish Council commissioned a design statement to help guide future development, restoration or renovation works within the parish: this document was officially adopted by Mendip District Council in 2003 as supplementary planning guidance.
The purpose of the design statement is to help builders or developers to maintain the look and feel of the Parish and to ensure new buildings are in keeping with their surroundings.
English Rural launched their new guide (Parish Councillors’ Guide to Rural Affordable Housing) aimed at local (parish and town) councillors on affordable rural housing.
Rural communities can only thrive if good quality affordable homes are available to those who live and work in rural areas. Yet, in many rural communities, affordable housing is lacking, or in some cases, absent. This is not a new problem, but one that has grown worse. Across the country, local councils have supported and been a critical partner in delivering small scale affordable rural housing developments. These have provided high-quality homes that are affordable to run.
The guide is an interactive document packed with information, case studies and short videos. Additionally, it takes you through the different options available, the stages in the development process, who the key players are, and insights on the technical matters that help make decisions. The guide will help you deliver new homes that you can be proud of, and your community thrive.
English Rural is a specialist provider of community-led, affordable rural homes established in 1991. They are one of the leading national advocates on affordable rural housing issues.
