Old Kempshott Lane - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

6.0 Planning and Design ContextBuilding Materials can also be used toreinforce the identity of neighbourhoods byadopting a combination ofparticular colours ormaterials to emphasis thecharacter of an area. Theyshould includecontemporary modernmaterials as well as traditionalones with variety andinterest provided in thehouse types orarchitectural detailing.Roads, Footpaths and Cycleways forman integral part of the overall design conceptand can be used to highlight the individualcharacter of the development. A welldesigned road will not onlyreduce vehicle speeds butalso allow a networkof roads withfrontagedevelopment. The use of different highwaytechniques and surface materials will helpto create roads and footpaths within thedevelopment which add interest andvariety without making the car dominate inthe housing layout. Pedestrian routes canalso highlight neighbourhood links andmain footpaths in the use of surfacedetailing and directional planting withinthe open space framework.Secure by Design - developmentproposals should include design measuresthat contribute towards crime preventionin accordance with the guidance outlinedin Appendix II.Public Art - the Borough Council recognisesthe contribution which art plays inenhancing the quality of the environment andis committed to adopting and implementing aPer Cent for Art Policy. Where appropriate, theBorough Council will seek voluntary agreementswith the developer to commission works of artand craft on or within new buildings or as part ofthe overall-landscaping scheme. This may includestatues or sculptures, detailed features on a building,specially designed walls or other means of enclosure,footpath routes and paving schemes.old kempshott lane development brief