PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 15·A19
Integration of Ornamentation and Special Features
Older properties often have distinctive features such as arches, brick detailing and ornamentation which should be continued or reflected in extension or alteration designs to integrate the new work with the existing property.
Older residential properties in particular often have interesting arches, brick detailing and other special features or ornamentation which add character. Continuing or reflecting such ornamentation around doors, windows and at the eaves in the design approach followed can be an effective way of integrating any extension or alteration work with the existing property.
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