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• Separation distances

  Policy

  The layout of two storey dwellings must ensure that a minimum of 21 metres is provided between major facing windows across private gardens. For major facing windows across a highway, separation distances must accord with the context of the street and the established building line. A minimum separation distance of 15 metres between blank gables and habitable room windows must be provided.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HPL-8

• Rear garden separation distances

  Policy

  A separation distance of 10.5 metres between main windows and rear garden boundaries must be provided.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HPL-9

• Bin storage

  Policy

  Bins should be stored to the rear of the dwelling or where this is not possible, to the side. Bin storage to the front of dwellings will only be permitted if a well designed concealment solution, within a dedicated structure, is proposed. Waste collection vehicles must be able to get to within 10 metres of the collection point.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HPL-10

• Accessibility standards

  Policy

  All new homes must be designed to meet Building Regulations M4(2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings. Building Regulations M4(3) Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings must be provided in accordance with the New Trafford Local Plan.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HAC-1

• Accessible external footways

  Policy

  All dwellings must provide accessible external areas, footways and paths that are clear, direct and clutter free.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HAC-2

• Accessible parking

  Policy

  Locate car parking where there is the most accessible route to the main entrance, a route which is step-free, level and free from obstruction. This may need to be from the street or parking courtyards so consider the route people take outside of the private boundary.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HAC-3

• Surrounding context and rhythm

  Policy

  The elevations of new houses must reflect the surrounding context, achieve appropriate width and height proportions and be coherent so they are aesthetically pleasing and can be easily understood when viewed. The design of houses must also replicate the proportion and composition of elevations along a street to create rhythm.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HEP-1

• Public fronting elevations

  Policy

  The principal elevation, including the building entrance, must face the street. Where corner plots face two public sides, windows should be on both elevations.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HEP-2

• Shape and proportion of openings

  Policy

  Window and door openings, including fenestration details such as glazing bars, mullions and transoms, must be in proportion with the shape of the principal elevations.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HEP-3

• Window opening size to wallratio

  Policy

  The ratio between window size and wall area must be over 25%.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: trafford-design-code-HEP-4

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