Urban greening factor
Policy
All commercial and non-residential projects must have a UGF score of over 0.3.
- Dataset
- Design code rule
- Reference
- trafford-design-code-NRPL-2
Policy
All commercial and non-residential projects must have a UGF score of over 0.3.
Policy
Commercial and non-residential developments must be designed around a landscape strategy which must seek to provide a landscape buffer at the interface of the site with the public realm, in addition to landscaping within the wider site, including car parks.
Policy
The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed layout has been informed by a site wide landscape strategy, that includes landscaping proposals, sustainable drainage systems and biodiversity net gain requirements which comply with the best practice guide and coding requirements set out in the ‘Landscape & Nature’ section of this code.
Policy
Buildings must provide active frontages that respond to one-another and the street.
Policy
Where public spaces are proposed, organise building frontages to align and to create defined edges and a sense of enclosure to the space.
Policy
When planning an estate or business park, developments must avoid cul-de-sacs and consider connectivity through the site and beyond.
Policy
Navigation through commercially led environments should be clear, efficient and well signed.
Policy
Scale and form of buildings must reflect that of the surrounding site context.
Policy
Roof forms must reflect the surrounding site context.
Policy
Where setbacks at roof level are used, the setback element must be designed as an integral part of the building using matching materials.