Denham Conservation Area Character Appraisal September 2008 in

Denham Conservation Area
Despite its width, Hills
House has a vertical
emphasis being visually
broken up into narrower
sections by its tall front
gables and roofs end-on to
the road. The space
between the church and
Hills House enhances the
setting and enables a clearer
view of each building.
Signs
Projecting signs hanging on wrought iron brackets are traditional and appear
on the three public houses and Da Remo restaurant. Denham Gallery has
fascia boards on its double-bow windows and there is a shallow fascia board at
Da Remo.
A sign on the Village Green shows that Denham has won a “Best Kept Village”
award on six occasions between 1958 and 1999.
Memorial plaques appear to be a feature with two plaques of stone on the
Green, one of timber in the Memorial Seat and a round metal “blue” plaque
on the late Sir John Mills’s home at Hills House.
Historic fire insurance plaques are an
interesting feature on several buildings.
The insurance records provide a valuable
source of information on a building’s
history.
Street furniture and lighting
There are several appropriately designed wooden
benches on the green, in the churchyard, and by the
“pond” just west of the bridge near Denham Place.
Some of the benches are inscribed with memorials.
They reinforce the area’s character as a pleasant and
tranquil place for residents and visitors alike.
Street lighting is limited, which helps preserve the
village character. Where provided the design is
appropriate with decorative standards of medium
height painted green.
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Streetscape & spaces