Contents

3 Introduction

• the village design statement and its purpose
• how it was produced
• the aim of the document in the planning process
• the location of Abbotts Ann

5 Landscape and surroundings

• the countryside surrounding the village
• the character of Little Park
• views into and out of the village
• natural assets of the village
• landscape guidelines

11 Buildings and Materials

• the conservation area and the old cottages
• distinctive buildings
• more recent development
• layout, form and style
• materials
• design guidelines

4 History

• a brief history of Abbotts Ann
• the population of the village

7 Pattern and Content

• highways and footpaths
• the water meadows
• important open spaces
• amenities
• housing
• trees, hedgerows and boundaries
• design guidelines