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Streets and Public Realm
Street Design
Introduction
Responding to local context is just as important in the design of streets as it is in buildings and structures. The design of a new street should consider the intended land use, especially in new developments or in areas of regeneration where land use might be changing. The street design should clearly show how this response has been achieved.
Features of street design
Destination streets
High streets
Local streets
Connector streets
Destination streets
High streets
Local streets
Connector streets
- Appropriate height to width ratio between street and neighbouring buildings
- Active and overlooked street edges
- Balanced distribution of space for multi-modal travel
- Encouragement of active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More modes
- Accessible public realm and crossings
SPSD 1
Active travel and street hierarchy
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must identify a street hierarchy within developments that provides an attractive public realm and seeks to optimise active travel and opportunities for communities to meet and children to play.
Description
Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More routes must optimise opportunities to introduce links within, through and beyond the site to connect with existing routes and destinations, including local amenities such as parks, schools, shops and public transport corridors. Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More routes must be safe, attractive and legible.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Area types:
- In New Places it should be demonstrated how this fits in with a masterplan or Design Framework for the whole of the place, this should be delivered in accordance with the masterplan, parameter plans or Design Framework for the site.
Documents required:
- Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More statement and design rationale behind the street hierarchyCategorises street and roads according to their functions and capacities. More (may be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement /Transport Assessment / Transport Statement / Travel Plan (as required by Trafford Validation Checklist)).
Examples of an active travel street
Safe separated cycle lanes provided where space allows on all new streets, alongside adequate facilities for storage
Slow active travel (walking, wheelchairs, pushchairs)
Fast active travel (cycles, mobility scooter, scooters)
Furnishing zones (furniture, lighting, dining areas)
Road infrastructure (carriageway, bus stops)
Parking (cars, deliveries, electrical charging)
Green / blue infrastructure (SUDsSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants. More, street trees)
Pedestrian footway
Wheelchair accessible
Cycle accessible lane
Scooter accessible lane
Mobility scooter accessible lane
Buffer zone for cycle lanes
Furnishing zone
Outdoor dining zone
Carriageway for cars
On-street parking and charging
Street trees
Sustainable Urban DrainageSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants. More
SPSD 2
Safe streets and attractive public realm
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that the design of the streets and associated public realm is appropriate for the development with reference to latest guidance and best practice, including TfGM’s Streets for All.
Description
Developments must provide an accessible, safe, legible and comfortable pedestrian, cycling and wheelingWheeling refers to use of wheeled mobility aids, such as wheelchairs mobility scooters and walking frames. Wheeling is a term that many, but not all, disabled people identify with. It also includes prams, buggies and other modes of transport which may travel on footways, at speeds similar to walking. It excludes cycles and e-scooters. More environment set within an attractive public realm that enhances the local area. New streets must not only deliver a safe highway environment but must also deliver an attractive public realm to encourage people to make the most of active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More options.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents required:
- Site Wide Landscape Strategy (may be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement) and Site Layout Plan.
Street width calculator
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SPSD 3
Futureproofing
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that they have appropriately considered the likelihood of changing demands on the design of streets and the public realm.
Description
Allowing for existing and future trends will ensure the street and the public realmThis is the space between and within buildings that is publicly accessible, including streets, squares, forecourts, parks and open spaces. More can function well for all purposes and still achieve high levels of pedestrian movement. This may include spill out space for cafes, bars and restaurants, electric charging points, loading bays, bus stops, rideshare/taxi drop-off areas, automated vehicles and delivery vehicles, bus gate, bus lane etc.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents:
- Design and Access Statement
SPSD 4
Street trees, SUDs and landscaping
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that they have incorporated the provision of street trees, SUDS and landscaping into streets and other areas of public realm in accordance with the landscaping code and guidance chapter.
Description
Nature contributes to the quality of a place, and to people’s quality of life, and it is a critical component of well-designed places. Natural features can include elements such as natural and designed landscapes, high quality public open spaces, street trees, and other trees, grass, planting and water.
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Street trees should normally be planted 12-20m apart at even intervals on both sides of the street. Actual dimensions will depend on factors such as the width of plot frontage, the length of parking spaces, location of overhead and underground utilities and, critically, the proximity to street lights.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents required:
- Landscaping plan
- Open space plan
- Existing and proposed site plans
- Site Wide Landscaping Strategy (may be incorporated in the Design and Access Statement).
- SuDS detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Trafford Validation Checklist.
NB: The Landscaping Plan and Site Wide Landscaping Strategy should include boundary treatment detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More including:
- Tree species;
- Tree positions and quantum;
- Tree sizes and ultimate canopy spread;
- DetailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More of tree pit size – appropriate for species;
- Existing and proposed utility and services plan demonstrating relationship with existing and proposed trees;
- Hard boundary treatment detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More including height, design, materials;
- Soft planting detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More including species, planting method;
- Requisite rooting area or volume;
- Planting method statement;
- Maintenance regime – defining the how, the who and the what; and, Soil type – analysis report following best practice and utilising a spread of samples across a site
Principles of sustainable urban drainage
Swales
Shallow channels that provide attenuation while also channelling water to other features such as ponds.
Soakaways & Filter Drains
Shallow ditches and trenches filled with gravel or stones that collect uncontaminated water and allow it to percolate into the ground.
Rain capture
Water butts and other rainwater harvesting systems collect rainwater for use in gardens or for non-potable uses reducing water consumption.
Rain Gardens
Containers and ditches with native drought tolerant plants release water gradually and flter-out pollutants.
Permeable Surfacing
Surfaces that allow water to percolate into the ground including, natural surfaces, gravel and low traffic volume engineered road surfaces and hardstandings in front gardens.
Basins and Ponds
Attenuation ponds that are normally dry but fill during a rain event and then either store or gradually discharge water to the system.
Reedbeds and Wetlands
Topography can be used to create wetlands that provide attenuation capacity as well as filtering out pollutants and providing habitat for wildlife.
Street tree planting
SuDS designed into highway provision can provide dual use benefts when integrated with street tree provision.
Built examples
Sustainable Urban DrainageSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants. More
SPSD 5
On-street car parking
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that they have optimised opportunities for delivering safe and attractive on-street parking as part of a landscape led strategy. Parking layouts must comply with the relevant codes set out in the ‘Layout, Parking and Public Realm’ sub-chapter in ‘Landscape and Nature’.
Description
Rarely will on-street parking be an acceptable alternative to off-street parking, it should only be considered as part of a range of parking solutions. This may provide for short stay car parking to allow people to visit local neighbourhood amenities and to allow for visitor parking in new residential developments. Any on-street car parking spaces must be well landscaped including the provision of street trees, landscaping and high quality sustainable materials.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents required:
- Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More statement and design rationale behind the street hierarchyCategorises street and roads according to their functions and capacities. More (may be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement / Transport Assessment / Transport Statement / Travel Plan (as required by Trafford Validation Checklist))
- Site Wide Landscape Strategy
- Site Layout Plan
Example of on-street parking
Built examples of on-street parking
Principles of on-street parking
Provide accessible spaces
Wherever street parking is provided, accessible spaces must be provided in compliance with national regulations
Integrated landscape
To reduce the visual impact of parking and to provide rain gardens, landscape must be integrated alongside spaces
Permeable surfacing
Permeable paving surfaces should be used wherever possible to allow water to naturally drain
Street design case studies
Abode, Cambridge
Abode, Cambridge by Proctor and Matthews / BBUK Studio Limited for Countryside Properties Timber cladding, gable ends, a pedestrian focused public realm and generous planting
Egham Gateway
Egham Gateway master plan by Allford Monaham Morris Egham Gateway is a new mixed use developmentA well-integrated mix of different land uses which may include retail, employment, leisure and other service uses with decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes. More in the Runnymede borough of Surrey. Four mixed useA well-integrated mix of different land uses which may include retail, employment, leisure and other service uses with decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes. More
