• Where more than one density applies to the same part of the site, the highest density should be used. Different densities may apply to different parts of a site.
  • Distances should be measured from the boundary of the designated centre or GMAL area.
  • All distances are measured in a straight line. The designated centres are outlined in policy CEN 2.

ENV 15: Residential design

  1. The design and build standards of new residential development must be high quality, inclusive, sustainable and contribute to the creation of successful and resilient communities. As part of this, the council will require that:
  2. To ensure that properties are accessible and adaptable, the council expects:
  3. In determining applications for new residential development on private garden land or residential extensions, the council will support proposals that:
  4. properties include sufficient internal space for everyday activities and enable future flexibility and adaptability by complying with Nationally Described Space Standards as a minimum;
  5. new homes (including houses in multiple occupation) must have direct, well-related, safe and convenient access to outdoor space in accordance with up-to-date adopted standards; and
  6. developments incorporate storage space for cycles, waste and recycling that is integrated within the overall design and allows for appropriate access (including by waste collection services).
  7. All new build dwellings to meet the standard in Building Regulations M4(2) Category 2 accessible and adaptable dwellings; and
  8. 10% of new build dwellings on sites of 100 units or more meet the standard in Building Regulations M4(3)(2a) Category 3 wheelchair user dwellings. Dwellings should include a mix of house types and tenures to meet local needs.
  9. complement (but not necessarily copy) the existing dwelling in terms of design, scale and materials and do not adversely affect the character of the street scene;
  10. do not cause damage to the amenity of neighbouring properties by reason of overlooking, overshadowing, visual intrusion, or loss of privacy;

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