If you wish to make external improvements, changes or alterations to your property, paintwork, signs, garden or surrounds then perhaps you would consider the following;

• Look at the front of the property from some distance. Note down original and distinctive features. Are there any that are more recent or seem out of character with the original with your own property or those nearby?
• Now try standing closer to the house and note the details of the building. Roof, Chimneys, Eaves, Windows, Doors, Brick or Stonework Etc.
• Next, repeat the process on each side of your property in order to get the full picture.
• Then you might examine the guidelines within this document.
• Consider the changes that you have in mind. Will they be in keeping with the characteristics and details that you have noted down? If not consider how else your ultimate objective may be achieved in a manner that preserves the heritage of the property.
• Might the changes that you have in mind remove some of the uncharacteristic features that you have noted?
• Finally, it is suggested that you check your ideas with a builder or architect who may suggest improvements.