Sustainable Design Guide SPD

Rebecca Wren

Spatial Planning Officer

The SPD :

Encourages the delivery of well-designed and sustainable developments.

Provides advice and guidance to developers on how to improve the design standards and environmental performance of their developments.

Applies to any new development, regardless of scale

Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Development

“good design ensures attractive, useable, durable and adaptable places and is a key element in achieving sustainable development”

Core Strategy Policy CS3All new residential developments will achieve a minimum of level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes up to 2013, and thereafter a minimum of Code level 4. All domestic properties to be carbon neutral by 2016.

For all major developments, including residential developments of 10 or more units, 10% of total predicted energy requirements will be provided, on site, from renewable energy sources.

All new developments will make a positive contribution to the local area, be designed with safety in mind and incorporate buildings that adapt to changing needs.

All non-residential development will be completed to a BREEAM rating of very good up to 2013 and thereafter a minimum rating of excellent.

Design Principles

Development Setting

Layout

Scale and Height

Character and Design

Privacy and amenity

Safety and Security

Inclusive Design and Flexibility

Green Infrastructure

Ecology

Parking and Garages

Home Zones

Waste Storage

Backland Development

Character and Design

Reflect the character of the

surrounding area.

Move away from standard house types

and layouts.

Attention to materials and detailing.

Contemporary buildings encouraged

where they complement the area.

Buildings designed for corner locations.

Some landmark buildings.

Secure by Design

Public areas and highways to be• Well lit• Overlooked by neighbouring

dwellings

Access to properties to befrom the street and clearly visible

Barriers provided between dwellingsand open space.

Safety and Security

Home Zones

Traffic and pedestrians share the space equally.

The street becomes an area for social interaction and play.

Measures such as planting and changes in surfacing slow down traffic.

Adopted Home Zone areas currently approved for Northshore development.

Environmental Measures

Energy Efficiency

Energy Generation and Renewable Technologies

Green and Brown Roofs

Water Efficiency and Sustainable Drainage

Energy Efficiency – Solar Gain

Main elevations within 30 degrees of

due south

Larger glazed areas and habitable

rooms in southern elevation

Taller buildings, garages and parking

areas to the north

Planting deciduous tree species to

provide shading in summer

Consultation Period

31 January – 14 March