Compliance Report
Birch Apartments
Birch Avenue
Old Trafford M16 0UE
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Outline application
TRAF/165954/OUT
Landscape and Nature
LNL1: Trees: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
LNL2: Boundaries and Edges: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
Explanation or Justification: The boundaries are not in compliance with the design code and include no landscape or enhancement to biodiversity. There is a small set back area but only brick wall has been proposed with no creation or management plan for any supplementary landscape.
LNL3 Protecting Existing Landscape: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
Explanation or Justification: No new trees are being proposed and there have been significant loss of existing trees (see next). The removal of trees has been justified by the applicant due to their poor condition. However, this view is not matched by the landscape & conservation area and instead, the trees could be incorporated into the design by alterations to the ground floor layout
LNL4: Drainage and SUDs: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
LNL5: Biodiversity: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
LNL6: Gardens and Small Spaces: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
Streets and Public Realm
Street Design
SPSD1: Active travel and street hierarchy: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPSD2: Safe streets and attractive public realm: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPSD3: Futureproofing: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPSD4: Street trees, SUDS and landscaping: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPSD5: On-street parking: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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Public Realm
SPPR1: Safety and Security: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR2: Hostile vehicle mitigation: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR3: Wayfinding and legibility: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR4: Street furniture: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR4: Street furniture: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR6: Desire lines: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR7: Materials: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR8: Accessibility: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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SPPR9: Play and Recreation: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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Residential sites
Landscape led residential layouts
RSRL1:Landscape led: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL2: Context and identity: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL3: Sustainable urban drainage solutions: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL4: Active travel and street hierarchy: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL5: Urban greening factor: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL6: Landscape coding requirements: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL7: Development block layout: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSRL8: Vehicle parking: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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Visual Structure
RSVS1: Coherent rhythm and structure of streets: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
RSVS2: Variation: The proposed scheme complies with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
RSVS3: Define and enclose spaces with buildings: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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RSVS4: Views, vistas and landmarks: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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Houses
Type, Form and Profile
HTFP1: Relevance to context: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HTFP2: Building line: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HTFP3: Roof types informed by local context: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HTFP4: Depth and articulation of facades: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HTFP5: Porch and entrance articulation: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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Plan and Layout
HPL1: National space standards: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL2: Internal living environment: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL3: Dual aspect dwellings: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL4: Provision of living spaces: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL5: Floor to ceiling height: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL6: External living environment: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL7: Landscape strategy: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL8: Separation distances: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL9: Rear garden separation distances: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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HPL10: Bin storage: The proposed scheme does not comply with the best practice guidance set out in Design Code
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