Checklist database - Trafford Design Code

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Project Details

example multiple house project

Full planning application

Form and Profile

Setting and Context Design Cues

The form and profile of all housing has been influenced by the contextThe context includes the immediate surroundings of the site, the neighbourhood in which it sits and the wider setting. The context may include the physical surroundings of topography, movement patterns and infrastructure, built form and uses. An understanding of the context, history and character of an area must influence the siting and design of new development. and setting

Housing Types

The housing types included are: Detached houses

Justification why no terraced or semi-detached houses: Detached houses were only provided due to the steep slope of the site

Recessed and Projecting Elements

Recessed or projecting elements are not used to create interesting elevations and a street rhythmTypical urban patterns and characteristics which are evident in a street scene. This may include the massing and proportion of buildings and building elements, the quality and type of street frontages, and the quality and types of public spaces.

Justification: created a flat facade for aesthetic purposes

Roof Types

The housing roof types included are: Flat roof

Justification why flat roof types are proposed: flat roofs could have green roofs

Plan and Layout

Dual Aspect Dwellings

All houses are dual aspectDual aspect houses or apartments have been designed to have [openable] windows on two or more walls, allowing for increased levels of natural daylight, sunlight and cross ventilation.

Daylight Levels

Explanation how good levels of daylight, ventilation and privacy are provided to habitable roomsAny room used or intended to be used for sleeping, cooking, living or eating purposes. and the kitchen

Limiting Noise Transmittance

Description of any measures to mitigate noise transmittance included in the design:

Living Spaces

For houses with 3 or more bedrooms, two or more living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. have been provided