Local Design Requirements for Residential Sites

Development plans may identify local design requirements for specific residential sites. Examples of such requirements include: indicating dwelling numbers, mix and types; setting out requirements for the arrangement and appearance of new housing in particular urban areas whose distinctive character would benefit from being reinforced; identifying locally important vistas, landmarks, landscape features and spaces for retention and possible enhancement; identifying and protecting archaeological remains, listed buildings and other buildings / structures worthy of retention; identifying existing site vegetation and tree groups worthy of retention; identifying the need for additional planting; identifying the need for, amount of and potential location(s) for communal open space, including provision of community woodland; identifying the need for footpaths, cycle routes and bus access; and highlighting how the public realm should be respected.