Click on the Guide Line to link to its derivationPreserve the historic relationship of the town and the surrounding countrysideAny development to be contained within the current town boundariesBack-Land development should not be permittedCharacteristic mix of building materials to be maintained, using reclaimed building materials where possible. It is recommended that the unique design details giving character to individual buildings be maintained and preserved and incorporated in new construction, especially in the conservation area.New developments to be in a scale and in keeping with the rest of the town and any development should avoid adopting a uniform appearance in order to retain the character of the town.In any future substantial development highway treatment and building types should reflect the character of the conservation areaDevelopments visible from out side the town should be screened by trees.New commercial or industrial use to be encouraged, in order to keep the character of Henley. Too much housing will encourage use as a commuter village and not a community.The retention of the wide range of shops, restaurants, and pubs should be encouraged.Every effort must be made to protect, maintain and renew trees and floral arrangements throughout town. Consideration should be given to extending the tree-planting programme out side of the conservation area.Care should be taken to preserve the views over the open spaces between buildings, into and out of the town, together with the landscape setting. Consideration to be given to the design of any new street furniture suitable for conservation area. There is a contrast between the admirable waste bins and bollards and the utilitarian street lights and barriers Ideally it would include an evaluation of the use of bollards to protect grass verges and the provision of more pub lic seats. Provision of quality `fingerpost signs' and information plaques to replace the evolved and haphazard proliferation is required.Any development should consider both the long-term and short-term effect on the levels of traffic. Any changes that increases on-street parking should be resisted. Proposals to refurbish the railway station buildings would be welcomed. Such work should retain the Victorian facades and use vandal resistant materials of construction. The numerous pedestrian rights of way between east and west to be maintained and protected, especially those allowing access to the riverside.When considering any changes the advice of the Environmentl Agency should be sought and taken into account in an attempt to avoid further flooding. Paint colours within the conservation area should be in keeping with the other propertiesOpen archway access for vehicular access off main thoroughfares should be considered in any future design proposalsCommunity IssuesHenley market be encouraged to refurbish and reduce traffic congestion caused by their activitiesA piped water supply be considered to facilitate better utilisation of the allotments
Click on the Guide Line to link to its derivation
Preserve the historic relationship of the town and the surrounding countryside
Any development to be contained within the current town boundariesBack-Land development should not be permitted
Characteristic mix of building materials to be maintained, using reclaimed building materials where possible.
It is recommended that the unique design details giving character to individual buildings be maintained and preserved and incorporated in new construction, especially in the conservation area.
New developments to be in a scale and in keeping with the rest of the town and any development should avoid adopting a uniform appearance in order to retain the character of the town.
In any future substantial development highway treatment and building types should reflect the character of the conservation area
Developments visible from out side the town should be screened by trees.
New commercial or industrial use to be encouraged, in order to keep the character of Henley. Too much housing will encourage use as a commuter village and not a community.
The retention of the wide range of shops, restaurants, and pubs should be encouraged.
Every effort must be made to protect, maintain and renew trees and floral arrangements throughout town. Consideration should be given to extending the tree-planting programme out side of the conservation area.
Care should be taken to preserve the views over the open spaces between buildings, into and out of the town, together with the landscape setting.
Consideration to be given to the design of any new street furniture suitable for conservation area. There is a contrast between the admirable waste bins and bollards and the utilitarian street lights and barriers Ideally it would include an evaluation of the use of bollards to protect grass verges and the provision of more pub lic seats. Provision of quality `fingerpost signs' and information plaques to replace the evolved and haphazard proliferation is required.
Any development should consider both the long-term and short-term effect on the levels of traffic. Any changes that increases on-street parking should be resisted.
The numerous pedestrian rights of way between east and west to be maintained and protected, especially those allowing access to the riverside.
When considering any changes the advice of the Environmentl Agency should be sought and taken into account in an attempt to avoid further flooding.
Paint colours within the conservation area should be in keeping with the other properties
Open archway access for vehicular access off main thoroughfares should be considered in any future design proposals
Community Issues
Henley market be encouraged to refurbish and reduce traffic congestion caused by their activitiesA piped water supply be considered to facilitate better utilisation of the allotments
