The Webb Estate and Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan-DRAFT - Woodcote Lane

4.5.14 Woodcote Lane

Stretching from the west end of Rose Walk to Upper Woodcote Village, Woodcote Lane features a broad and curved road terminated by Village Green, a locally listed historic park and garden. The road has a sense of spaciousness and appearance of a country lane flanked by grass verges, hedges, and old trees. The mature trees, with interwoven branches high above the road, add a touch of grandeur.

Public realm

The lane is lined with wide grass verges that serve as pavements, edged with narrow granite curbs, although many of these curbs have been replaced with timber edging.

Boundaries and borders

Woodcote Lane is a private, gated road enclosed at both ends by low timber gates that contribute to its informal, rural character. The streetscape is bordered by an informal footpath along the grass verge in front of a hedge and is accompanied by trees. 

Layout and form

The houses are set well back from the boundary, occupying regularly spaced plots. This picturesque streetscape is enhanced by substantial houses situated within expansive landscaped gardens. The houses are generally visible behind their front gardens, making an important contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area.