Trafford Wharfside

Block Types

Introduction

The recommended block types to be used in Trafford Wharfside. These block types have been selected to ensure the appropriate mix of urban building types are possible. 

Tall Buildings

A block made up of a standalone tall buildings positioned to allow for best views and outlook to all inhabitants. When used along waters edge, gaps between towers allow for ground level views to canal. 

Target block coverage 

Tall building: 30%

Private space: 70%

Private space types

Communal gardens

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

Internal courtyard

Underground or undercroft

Apartments with tall building

Apartment blocks and tall buildings built around the perimeter of a block, enclosing a central communal courtyard. 

Target block coverage 

Apartments: 35%

Tall building: 25%

Private space: 40%

Private space types

Private gardens

Communal courtyard (can be on top of podium)

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

Internal courtyard

Podium

Underground or undercroft

Apartments with houses

A block shared by apartments and houses with mix of private gardens and communal spaces.

Target block coverage 

Apartments: 40%

Houses: 20%

Private space: 40%

Private space types

Private gardens

Balconies and roof terraces

Communal gardens

Parking types

Internal courtyard

On-street parking

Integral parking

Apartments

A block made up of apartment buildings arranged as a perimeter block, open courtyard or atrium building.

Target block coverage 

Apartments: 50%

Private space: 50%

Private space types

Private gardens

Communal courtyard

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

Internal courtyard

Podium

Underground or undercroft

Houses

A block made up of houses or masionettes with ground floor private gardens.

Block coverage 

Houses: 50%

Private space: 50%

Typical building types

Private space types

Private gardens

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

On-street parking

Integral parking

Commercial

A block containing commercial buildings, arranged in form to suit the intended use

Block coverage 

Commercial building: 50%

Private space: 50%

Private space types

Communal courtyard

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

Internal courtyard

Podium

Underground or undercroft

Commercial with tall building

A commercial block with tall building above or within block.

Block coverage 

Commercial building: 100% (ground footprint)

Tall building: 30%

Private space: 50%

Private space types

Communal courtyard

Balconies and roof terraces

Parking types

Internal courtyard

Podium

Underground or undercroft

Mixed use block

A mix of commercial and residential buildings within the same block.

Permeable paving options