PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT
Charmouth was actually known to the
Romans. Its distinction is that it was a planned settlement, originated in the
13th Century.
The layout of the original medieval
village extends from the village bridge to the Old Lyme Hill. The street forms
the historical centre of the conservation area.. The conservation area was
formed in 1972 to preserve the historical character and unique features of the
village.
Within the conservation area there
are a variety of architectural styles. There is 33-listed building in the
village, dating from the 15th Century to the 19th Century.
Some of the original early buildings have been concealed within later
alterations and extensions.
Responses G1: 92
Are you happy with the development
that has taken place in the last ten years?
126 were not happy with the
development that had taken place in the conservation area while 90 were happy
and 64 having no opinion.
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Commented that they
were happy with the developments.
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That Charmouth was
fast becoming a holiday home ghetto.
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There should be green
areas within the village.
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General criticism was
directed to the density of the new developments and the loss of the village
character.
Responses G2: 110
Are there areas within the
conservation area that you think should remain undeveloped and preserved.
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What is the point of
conservation, there was now very little left to conserve.
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Older properties
should be maintained.
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A need for a shopper’s
car park.
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The majority commented
on what was seen as cramped development. What is the point of conservation?.
Georges Close was seen as the better development.
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There were large
profits for developers with the loss of the village aspect.
Are there areas outside the
conservation area that you think should remain undeveloped and preserved.?
Along Lower Sea Lane and Higher Sea
Lane there are private roads of planned cul-de-sacs of more modern architectural
designs of low profile dwelling between older building. Hammonds mead and Double
Common these are recent large developments of a contemporary appearance.
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Homes should be built
for the locals.
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Stop building in large
gardens
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No more caravans.
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Protect the field car
park.
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The largest number
commented on the over development on the Heritage Coast and the loss of Hammonds
Mead and Double Common to development.
223 believed that the village should
not be allowed to increase in size. Of which 144 commented that the character of
the village would be destroyed if urbanization were to continue. There would be
strains upon the services and compound the parking problems, the school was
overflowing and would increase local traffic. 68 believed that the village
should be allowed to expand, 67 suggesting expansion was healthy and would
encourage families and business development.
Better to allow infill rather than
produce pressure on the existing boundaries. If there is to be prosperity there
to needs to be investment, the World Heritage Status may help.
158 believed that there should be no
more dwelling constructed.
Responses G6: 50
What number of dwelling do you think
would be appropriate to build in Charmouth without continuing to destroy the
village’s rural aspect?
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There should be no
further development in West Dorset
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Small building
development was a natural and necessary for the village if it could be done
sensitively without destroying the village.
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There is plenty of
room between the village and the by-pass.
By far the greater number believes
that there should be no further development unless it serves local needs.
Responeses G7: 35
Where would you wish to see further
development to take place?
YES
NO
In the fields between the village
and the by- pass 52 164
On land occupied by static
caravans
64 149
Open land in the built up
area
42 162
Sub-Divided
gardens
38 171
Any semi-derelict
building
211 43
?
Brown sites farm
building for business and houses.
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No development for
second homes.
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Stop high-density
development.
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On caravan sites. No
more caravans.
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Build to the by-pass.
Responses G8: 37
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There should be
greater control on the density and design.
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Planners work with the
developers to produce pastiche development for speculative buyers.
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No more development,
it would destroy Charmouth and put a strain on services..
If development is to continue would
you wish to see. YES NO
Limit to the density of dwelling
within the conservation area 227 16
Limit to the density of the dwelling
outside the conservation area 201 25
Have a range of density of building
within the conservation area 69 106
Have a arrange of density of
building outside the conservation area 83 102
Allow a variety of design and
building materials
131 69
Require control on the suitability
of building finish 200
21
Encourage traditional design of
building
207 18
Encourage modern design of
building
42
147
Have a range of modern and
traditional designs
75 104
Plan for dwelling of various
sizes
184 20
Encourage the planting of indigenous
broad-leaf trees and hedging 209 11
Discourage the building for the use
of second homes and holiday lets 218 43
Encourage building to serve local
needs
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