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Dataset:

• design-code-rule

• Policy

  H2.13

  New homes must be compliant with BRE 2022 daylight and sunlight guidance.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.13

• Policy

  H2.14

  Balconies must be provided for new homes without private gardens.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.14

• Policy

  H2.15

  For apartment buildings with more than 4 homes, communal residents’ gardens should be provided based on a minimum area of 25m2 per apartment.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.15

• Policy

  H2.16

  Communal gardens must be appropriately enclosed and contain seating and picnic areas that receive sunshine during at least part of the day. Unusable strips of space between car parks or roads and buildings will not be counted as part of the communal garden provision.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.16

• Policy

  H2.17

  The below minimum external amenity guidelines provide a starting point for provision of sufficient private amenity. Alternative delivery of amenity for houses, such as providing a combination of typologies, much must demonstrate a clear design rationale and be useable.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.17

• Policy

  H2.18

  A minimum distance of 25 metres between elevations containing habitable rooms must be maintained between existing developments and new development. See https://www.essexdesignguide.co.uk/design-details/architectural-details/rear-privacy/

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.18

• Policy

  H2.19

  Proposals must not result in a loss to the private amenity area of existing dwellings.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.19

• Policy

  H2.20

  New proposals should not simply repeat previous commercial and residential, but seek to innovate and improve the surrounding environment.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.20

• Policy

  H2.21

  Large buildings should make a statement and provide interest through their silhouette or break down of elevations.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.21

• Policy

  H2.22

  Non-residential buildings should draw on the typology, vernacular, tones and textures provided by historic non-residential buildings in the area.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: H2.22

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