Village Design Statements

A Village Design Statement (VDS) is an advisory document that assesses the character of an area and offers design principles for future development. VDSs are produced by local communities and are based on the local knowledge of an area’s character and how it has developed over time.

Crowthorne Village Action Group has produced a VDS which records the views and wishes of residents for future development in their village. It includes a good assessment of the distinctive character of Crowthorne and its surroundings.

Whilst the Crowthorne VDS has not been adopted as a supplementary planning document by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, developers are encouraged to view the VDS as a useful guide to character and design in the Crowthorne area of the Borough.

The Crowthorne VDS should be viewed when planning development in Crowthorne.