Charvil Parish Council
Welcome to Charvil!
Welcome to the website of Charvil Parish Council. This website has been designed with the aim of helping everyone get the most out of our village.
Here you can learn about Charvil and its beautiful surroundings, including local walks, features of historical interest, access to country parks and the lakes. You can also keep updated about the various initiatives and activities that the Parish Council supports including tree planting, the annual litter pick, occasional social events and much more.
You will also find information about local community groups and services active in the village, ranging from events such as the Summer Fete to important information about the services provided by the Parish or Borough Council, we aim to keep you informed, engaged and involved.
So whether you’re a long-time resident, new arrival or just visiting, we hope this site will act as a great resource to help you discover what makes Charvil a great place to live, work, and play.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.
Charvil Parish Council contributes to local projects and plays a vital part in obtaining and representing local views on various issues that will impact the community. It is responsible for the provision and maintenance of certain facilities within the Charvil parish area. These including amongst other things leisure facilities, rights of way, bus shelters, public seats, notice boards and some street lighting.
Latest News
♻ Encouraging Sustainable Development ♻
The next theme in our Neighbourhood Plan as we lead up the Referendum on Thursday 7th May:
♻ Encouraging Sustainable Development
The plan promotes environmentally sustainable development. New buildings are encouraged to be energy efficient and to incorporate renewable technologies where possible. Over time, this could reduce energy use and contribute to lower carbon emissions across the village.
You can find more information on our website:
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/cnpreferendum
🌳 Protecting Green Spaces 🌳
The next theme in our Neighbourhood Plan as we lead up the Referendum on Thursday 7th May:
🌳 Protecting Green Spaces and the Natural Environment
Green spaces and natural habitats are central to village life. The plan proposes protecting several important open spaces as Local Green Space, giving them strong protection from development.
It also supports the preservation of wildlife corridors, mature trees and important landscape views across the surrounding countryside.
Together, these policies aim to safeguard the natural environment that makes Charvil such an attractive place to live.
You can find more information on our website:
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/cnpreferendum
🌳 Protecting the Character of the Village 🌳
The next theme in our Neighbourhood Plan as we lead up the Referendum on Thursday 7th May:
🏘 Protecting the Character of the Village
Residents consistently highlight the importance of Charvil’s distinctive character: its green setting, mature trees and semi-rural feel.
The plan therefore includes policies that encourage high-quality design in new developments. Buildings should respect the scale, layout and landscape of their surroundings so that they fit naturally within the village.
This approach aims to ensure that any new development enhances the character of Charvil rather than detracting from it.
You can find more information on our website:
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/cnpreferendum
🏘 Providing the Right Types of Housing 🏘
The next theme in our Neighbourhood Plan as we lead up the Referendum on Thursday 7th May:
🏘 Providing the Right Types of Housing
The plan recognises that Charvil’s housing stock is dominated by larger family homes. While these remain important, the plan encourages a wider mix of housing types in future developments.
This includes smaller homes, flats and more affordable housing options. The intention is to make it easier for younger people, first-time buyers and older residents looking to downsize to remain in the village.
Creating a broader range of housing can help support a more balanced and sustainable community.
You can find more information on our website:
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/cnpreferendum