SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)ยทPage 67
Good Design in Housing Development
All new housing developments should demonstrate high quality design, layout, and landscaping. Good design creates safe and attractive places to live and is essential to sustainable development. Councils should establish local policy for achieving quality in residential development.
good design: good design should be the aim of all those involved in housing development and will be encouraged everywhere. All new housing developments should demonstrate a high quality of design, layout (including road infrastructure considerations) and landscaping. Good design contributes to the creation of places to live that are safe and attractive and is also a key element in achieving sustainable development. Councils should bring forward local planning policy or guidance for achieving quality in residential development, including proposals for residential extensions or alterations.
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