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  trafford-design-code-HEP-1

  Surrounding context and rhythm

  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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HEP-2

  Public fronting elevations

  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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HEP-3

  Shape and proportion of openings

  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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HEP-4

  Window opening size to wallratio

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

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HMD-1

  Recessed doors and windows

  Doors, windows and their frames must have a set-back of at least 75mm. Use brickwork or materials to articulate the space around windows to give depth and visual interest.

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HMD-2

  Reference Local building materials

  Reference common materials from the surrounding context and incorporate into elevations as the primary material.

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HMD-3

  Roof materials and details

  Roof materials must be high quality and reference the surrounding context. Roofs must incorporate well detailed eaves, verges and ridges.

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HPG-1

  Front and side parking

  Vehicle parking to the front and side of dwellings must be broken up with landscaping and must not dominate site frontages.

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HPG-2

  Garage and carport parking

  Detached garages and carports must be set back from the principal facade of the dwelling and integral garages must not dominate the facades of dwellings. Both garage types must allow for sufficient space to accommodate a parked carin front of the garage. Parking must not dominate the site frontage and must be broken up with landscaping.

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

• Policy

  trafford-design-code-HPG-3

  Courtyard parking

  Courtyard parking must be well landscaped and allow for natural surveillance and easy access to the dwellings it serves.

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

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