Village design statement (VDS) is a term of English rural planning practice.
A VDS is a document that describes the distinctive characteristics of the locality, and provides design guidance to influence future development and improve the physical qualities of the area.
Drawing up the VDS provides an opportunity for communities to describe how they feel the physical character of their
parish
A parish is a territorial entity in many Christianity, Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest#Christianity, priest, often termed a parish pries ...
can be enhanced.
Rural community council
The rural community councils (RCCs) were established in rural England during the twentieth century to promote rural community life.
Each shire county now has one, although some are relative newcomers. The RCCs also form a national coalition call ...
s support local communities in the production of village design statements.
See also
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Parish plan
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Auroville Village Action Group
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Village development committee (India)
Village Development Committees (VDCs) are voluntary associations of village people for local administration. They are extra constitutional authorities.
VDCs consist of two members each from each caste in the village. The unity of villages can be ...
References
External links
Chelmsford Borough VDSRippingale Village Design Committee website
Town and country planning in England
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