The Design Statement describes Whilton parish as it is today and highlights the qualities valued by its residents.  It has been produced by a group of parishioners on behalf of the Parish Council, so that local knowledge, views and ideas may contribute to improving the quality of our environment.  Consultation with the community and local groups has occurred to assist in generation of the Statement. Its purpose is to ensure that our local distinctiveness and character is taken into consideration when local planning decisions are being taken and is therefore addressed to: Planners, developers, builders, architects, designers, engineers Statutory bodies and public authorities Householders and local businesses Local community groups The Design Statement describes Whilton parish as it is today and highlights the qualities valued by its residents.  It has been produced by a group of parishioners on behalf of the Parish Council, so that local knowledge, views and ideas may contribute to improving the quality of our environment.  Consultation with the community and local groups has occurred to assist in generation of the Statement. Its purpose is to ensure that our local distinctiveness and character is taken into consideration when local planning decisions are being taken and is therefore addressed to: Planners, developers, builders, architects, designers, engineers Statutory bodies and public authorities Householders and local businesses Local community groups

The Design Statement was adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document by Daventry District Council at Full Council on 15 May 2008 and supports policies in the Daventry District Local Plan 1997.