Comment
Design and Townscape Guide - Refresh 2009 (Consultation Draft)
Representation ID: 68
Received: 04/06/2009
Respondent: Leigh Society
Page 30. 2.3.4.2 Proportions and visual cues.
New buildings and extensions should be 'good mannered' neighbours.
Good detailing of buildings cannot be overemphasised enough, the set back of window frames from walls for example is essential to give interest to the building, and reduces the 'boring, dull and flat' effect so often seen around the town, usually accompanied by plastic windows and B and Q mass produced doors.
The Committee of the Leigh society welcome this draft Document.
It is clearly laid out, well designed and easy to read.
However, we feel it would be further improved if the sections in the Contents were labelled with page numbers for reference.
All in all this is a very welcome document and we commend the officers for their efforts.