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Design for Residents' Needs and Movement
4.3NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Quality design addresses the needs of residents, in particular those of children and the elderly. It encourages pedestrian and cycle movements, makes provision for increased use of public transport, p
dwellingsite-planningaccessexternal-spaceopen-spaceSustainable Movement Patterns
4.32NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
The Department will expect layouts to have greater regard for sustainable movement patterns. They should seek to reduce reliance on the private car, foster movement by pedestrians and cyclists, respec
dwellingsite-planningaccessDesign Concept Statement - Required Information
4.46NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
an indicative layout of the proposed scheme including for example the siting of buildings, existing and proposed public transport facilities, pedestrian and cycle routes, the layout of streets, access
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