Taplow Riverside Conservation Area Character …

1 South Bucks District Council Taplow Riverside Conservation area Character Appraisal October 2007 Taplow Riverside Conservation area CONTENTS Map of the Conservation area 1 Chapter 1 Introduction & planning policy context 2 Chapter 2 Location and setting 4 Chapter 3 Origins, development and uses 5 Chapter 4 Landscape and views 10 Chapter 5 Streetscape and spaces 15 Chapter 6 Buildings 22 Chapter 7 Neutral/ negative features & enhancement opportunities 28 Sources & Acknowledgements 31 Appendices Views map A Tree and hedge map B Map showing public open spaces, grass verges, historic paving C & significant boundary walls Map of listed and significant unlisted buildings D Listed buildings in the Taplow Riverside Conservation area E Unlisted buildings which make a positive contribution to the Character of the Conservation area G Building materials and details N Guidance for Residents Q Historic maps S Consultation on this document V Contents

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8 Taplow Riverside Conservation area CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION & PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT What is a Conservation area ? Local planning authorities have a statutory duty to designate as Conservation areas any areas of special architectural or historic interest the Character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance (section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990). Effect of designation Conservation - area designation imposes additional controls over demolition, minor development and a measure of protection for trees.

9 The Council has produced a leaflet Guidance for Residents which is repr