Policy
The council will actively encourage development proposals that establish bespoke design solutions and residential typologies as opposed to application of standard ‘off-the-shelf’ housing types and layouts.
Policy
Monolithic or uniform buildings will not be permitted.
Policy
Designs should demonstrate how local landscape and spatial typologies have been applied.
Policy
A context analysis must initially be completed to provide a comprehensive understanding of surrounding densities. This analysis must form the basis of an appropriate density distribution strategy that use a range of appropriate densities that integrates and enhances the character of the local area.
Policy
New developments must use land efficiently and provide an appropriate mix of open space and development that optimises density. See development scale coding section 5.
Policy
Proposals should be aware of national policy requirements aimed at increasing densities where public transport and facilities can accommodate.
Policy
Where access to new public transport is proposed densities should be higher to support the new public transport.
Policy
In areas that are already well-connected to public transport an increase in density should be considered within the proposal.
Policy
Increased densities should be applied around key movement intersections, along strategic routes, overlooking public spaces and within local and village centres.
Policy
Proposals should explore the use of attic space for accommodation, providing accommodation over parking spaces and apartment roof terraces and balconies as private amenity space.