Layout considerations and public open space integration

The design of house types and other buildings, the relationship between them, their relationship to streets and the spaces created around them will all strongly influence the character of the overall site and its surroundings, contributing significantly to the quality and identity of the new residential environment. New residential development should integrate pleasant, attractive and landscaped areas of public open space as an intrinsic element of new residential development, and should provide safe and attractive active travel routes to existing open space. This can help promote biodiversity and contribute to an attractive, sustainable and varied residential