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Comment on the Design Codes for Spaces for People and Wildlife.

Spaces for People and Wildlife

<div style="background-color:#008000;"><h1>Spaces for people and wildlife</h1></div><p style="border-width:5px; border-style:dashed; border-color:#008000; padding: 1em;"><strong>The City-wide ambition:</strong><br>Exeter&#39;s urban and natural spaces are attractive and well-connected environments well used for recreation, active travel and for supporting wildlife.</p><h2><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697111829/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/cw044ozwtqfzvnbetjdw.png" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 390px;"></h2><h2>Connecting with the Canal, River &amp; Valley Park</h2><p id="isPasted"><strong>Future Vision for Water Lane: <em>&quot;</em></strong><em>Wherever you are in Water Lane, you&rsquo;re always close to nature. Homes look out onto planting and trees and have access to communal green spaces. Green streets and lanes, with an abundance of planting, bees and butterflies, lead you down to the waterfront. By the Canal, one of Exeter&rsquo;s most important natural corridors, you can often spot herons and kingfishers. Bats are thriving thanks to innovative lighting systems in streets and buildings and plenty of safe spaces for them to forage and seek shelter. You&rsquo;re spoilt for choices to explore nature with both the vast Riverside Valley Park and Exeter Green Circle on the doorstep. On the community green space people gather for picnics, birthday celebrations or just to sit and read a book in the sunshine.</em></p><p><em>The large raingardens, retained and new trees and green walls and roofs have become a national best practice exemplar for creating climate resilient places, providing cooling spaces during heat waves and helping to manage heavy rainfalls.&quot;</em></p><h1>Site wide codes</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S01 - Green infrastructure plan</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals for green infrastructure should follow the green infrastructure plan.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697645432/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/kvyrqoy6dk4xphil2ff4.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Green infrastructure plan</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S02 - Open space</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals for residential development should provide a range of open space in accordance with the Fields in Trust benchmark guidelines.</p><p>All new open space should:</p><p>&bull; Be located to ensure easy access from all parts of the development and from the wider area.</p><p>&bull; Be designed to be safe and secure, with clear sightlines, good, energy-efficient lighting, and appropriate landscaping.</p><p>&bull; Be designed to be inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, or background.</p><p>&bull; Be integrated into the wider pedestrian/cycle network and green/blue infrastructure network.</p><p>&bull; Be well overlooked with frequent windows and building entrances onto the spaces.</p><p>&bull; Be high-quality, using planting, materials and furniture that will age and weather well.</p><p>&bull; Be multi-functional with a mix of things to see and do, such as play, grow food and socialise, and support other functions such as managing flooding and storing carbon.</p><p>&bull; Have acceptable noise levels.</p><p>Proposals should make efficient use of space, such as designing low traffic streets as green spaces.</p><p>Proposals must demonstrate that open spaces are genuinely usable and suitable in design and size for their function.</p><p id="isPasted">Streets and spaces should be designed to draw the waterfront character further into the site, including incorporating sustainable urban drainage, wetland planting and raingardens.</p><p>The material palette, furniture and planting should be coordinated across the whole of Water Lane to ensure the public realm brings the development together.</p><p>A strategy for stewardship and ongoing management of spaces should be developed and agreed with the Council at an early stage. Development proposals will make provision for the on-going management and maintenance of open space to standards that have been agreed with the Council.</p><p>Stewardship models should ensure that residents have a say in how and who manages the spaces they pay a service charge for.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S03 - Green and blue infrastructure</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should provide a nature-rich environment with plenty of opportunities for people to have daily contact with nature, from greening buildings and small doorstep places, to improved connections to the Canal, the Riverside Valley Park and the Green Circle. Hard surfaces should be kept to a minimum and have a clear function such as for movement or space for events.</p><p>All development proposals should submit a Green Infrastructure Plan setting out how the development will link to existing green infrastructure (including the Canal, Riverside Valley Park, Exeter Green Circle and the railway embankment) and demonstrating how the development will contribute to the delivery of Exeter&rsquo;s Green Infrastructure Strategy. Where necessary, contributions to enhance green infrastructure, sustainable transport links and gateway access points will be sought.</p><p>The Green Circle will be protected as an important green infrastructure asset that links communities in a sustainable way whilst providing exercise, recreation and health benefits. Proposals should demonstrate how they will maximise connectivity to and enhancement of the Green Circle.</p><p>Development proposals should explore opportunities to support initiatives within the Riverside Valley Park as outlined in the Riverside and Ludwell Valley Parks Masterplan. Examples include naturalistic pocket parks, habitat enhancement along the Canal and River, the Bromham Farm Hub, a community orchard and forest garden.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697114508/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/r7j47ybww3hdcqb33vtq.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>High-density development not providing a nature-rich environment will not be acceptable.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S04 - Biodiversity</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ecological baseline and the opportunities for biodiversity enhancement. An ecological survey must be undertaken during early concept stage to inform the biodiversity net gain and open space strategy and shape the overall layout.</p><p>Development proposals must, as minimum, deliver biodiversity net gain in accordance with national requirements and the local plan. To support Water Lane as a City flagship project, development proposals are expected to be ambitious in delivering biodiversity net gain and exceed the minimum requirement wherever possible.</p><p>All development proposals will be required to follow the mitigation hierarchy and where relevant;</p><p>&bull; Take steps to avoid affecting protected species, and, in all cases, ensure that disturbance to wildlife is kept to a minimum.</p><p>&bull; Preserve, restore and create wildlife habitats, corridors and networks and any other features of ecological interest including those related to protected and priority species in accordance with the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.</p><p>&bull; Contribute towards measures to mitigate against adverse effects on the Exe Estuary SPA and other nearby sites on the UK National Site Network.</p><p>Biodiversity enhancement should form an integral part of the green/blue infrastructure and open space provision and provide multiple benefits wherever possible, such as making a street or space more attractive for people and supporting flood management.</p><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must strengthen existing important habitat corridors along the Canal and the railway embankment and maximise habitat connectivity between these corridors and to the Riverside Valley Park through new east-west green/blue corridors.</p><p>Bat and bird boxes should be incorporated within the development in line with best practice guidance.</p><p>See S11 for further requirements for the Canal and S12 for the railway embankment.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S05 - Urban Greening Factor (UGF)</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals are encouraged to include:</p><p>&bull; The latest version of Natural England&rsquo;s Urban Greening Factor (UGF) calculator demonstrating how the development will achieve UGF scores of at least:</p><p>a. 0.3 for predominately commercial development.</p><p>b. 0.4 for predominately residential development (or 0.5 for predominantly greenfield residential development).</p><p>&bull; An operation and maintenance plan which satisfactorily demonstrates that the green features will be successfully retained throughout the life of the building.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S06 - Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)</h3><p id="isPasted">Nature-based solutions, such as raingardens, should be used for drainage wherever possible. Green streets and green lanes are expected to accommodate a large proportion of SuDS within the street.</p><p>Permeable paving and soft landscaping should be used wherever possible to slow water runoff.</p><p>SuDS must be designed in accordance with best practice guidance, be multi-functional wherever possible and avoid over-engineered solutions.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697115492/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/burgiwk2w7u5m9ngnvzm.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Raingardens incorporated within streets and hard impermeable surfacing kept to a minimum, Leeds Climate Innovation District.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S07 - Trees</h3><p id="isPasted">All new streets must be tree-lined.</p><p>Existing trees should generally be retained, and removal of trees must be clearly justified and compensated for by planting new trees. A tree survey must be undertaken during early concept stage to ensure existing trees shape the design proposal from the outset and are well integrated into the design.</p><p>Development proposals are encouraged to increase the tree canopy cover by at least 5.5% when compared with the pre-development baseline.</p><p>Tree species should be selected that:</p><p>&bull; Are predominantly native.</p><p>&bull; Are resilient to an urban environment and future climate change.</p><p>&bull; Have biodiversity value supporting native insects and pollinators.</p><p>&bull; Have visual interest and a height and canopy spread suitable to their location.</p><p>The size of trees and tree pits should be of a suitable size to ensure that they establish well and have future healthy growth.</p><p>Trees must be located and planted to ensure that they are not damaged during construction and can be accommodated in the final development once they are fully mature.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697115813/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/gtjeqx2vjdseh9bcdidh.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>The black poplars along the Canal are important trees for wildlife and the character of the area.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S08 - Planting</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should maximise every opportunity to incorporate planting into streets and spaces to ensure the development overall is nature-rich.</p><p>Planting must be resilient to an urban environment and future climate change.</p><p>Planting should predominantly be species that directly benefit wildlife e.g. through nectar or berry production, or providing shelter and materials. Planting schemes should form ecological networks through the built environment and include native species which can be used by pollinators and native fauna.</p><p>Planting beds must be designed and sized to ensure an adequate growing medium for healthy and robust planting.</p><p>A clear maintenance regime for planting should be put in place.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697116220/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/wioz3doflwwdnhbfaru7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Planting along path with species to support native wildlife and help form ecological network, London</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S09 - Play</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should make suitable provision in accordance with the Council&#39;s Play Strategy guidance.</p><p>Play areas should be easy to access, centrally located and well integrated with the overall design.</p><p>Play areas should include multi-sensory features for children and young people of all ages.</p><p>Nature based play features, including water features are encouraged.</p><p>Local areas for play (LAP and LEAP) should be provided on site.</p><p>Neighbourhood equipped areas for play (NEAP) and playing pitches can be provided off-site through financial contributions where existing play facilities can be upgraded.</p><p>A strategy for ongoing responsibility and maintenance of play spaces should be agreed with the Council.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S10 - Food growing</h3><p id="isPasted">Smaller community growing areas should be provided within development sites near where people live. This could be in incidental spaces or streets without an important transport function. These areas should encourage community initiatives and resident involvement in shaping the spaces, such as &#39;Incredible Edible&#39;.</p><p>Allotments can be provided through financial contributions for new allotment sites near Water Lane. The quantum of allotment space should be in accordance with the Fields in Trust Benchmark Guidelines.</p><p>A strategy for ongoing responsibility and maintenance of growing areas and allotments should be agreed with the Council.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S11 - Residential open space</h3><p id="isPasted">All dwellings must have access to a suitable amount and type of open space. The suitable quantum should be agreed with the Council early in the design process.</p><p>Most open space should be provided as communal space.</p><p>The spaces should be well-designed, pleasant to spend time in, predominantly green, overlooked by the surrounding dwellings, multifunctional, have acceptable noise levels and receive sunlight for a substantial part of the day.</p><p>Streets and large roof terraces can count towards the total provision if they are complemented by communal open space, are predominantly green, are of high quality and applicants can demonstrate that this will meet the needs of the residents.</p><p>Development proposals must give all residents within a block equal access to open space and not segregate the open space by tenure or introduce private gardens at ground floor level that are not accessible to residents of upper floors</p><p>A strategy for stewardship and ongoing management of spaces should be agreed with the Council at an early stage.</p><p>Stewardship models should ensure that residents have a say in how and who manages the spaces they pay a service charge for.</p><p>Balconies should be provided for all dwellings above ground floor, unless it can be clearly justified that this is not suitable or feasible.</p><p>Rear private gardens may be suitable where townhouses are proposed, subject to constraints.</p></div>

<div style="background-color:#008000;"><h1>Spaces for people and wildlife</h1></div><h1 id="isPasted">Public Spaces Codes</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S12 - The community green space</h3><p id="isPasted">A local green space should be provided within or near the Neighbourhood Centre on key pedestrian and cycle routes.</p><p>The space should:</p><p>&bull; Be a predominantly green space for local people to meet which complements the larger hard surfaced city spaces at Piazza Terracina and the Quay.</p><p>&bull; Be intimate and community oriented with places to sit and relax which complement the function and character of the larger Riverside Valley Park.</p><p>&bull; Incorporate water as a key feature of the space.</p><p>&bull; Integrate areas for play.</p><p>&bull; Contribute to BNG, UGF and water management.</p><p>&bull; Have buildings with active ground floors and community uses fronting onto the space.</p><p>&bull; Help connect the waterfront with the Neighbourhood Centre and Water Lane (the street).</p><p>&bull; Be of a suitable size to accommodate the above described functions. Suitable local precedents in terms of size include Devonshire Place (St James), Mont Le Grand (Heavitree) and Queens Crescent Gardens (St James).</p><p>If a larger space is provided, a small pavillion building within the space may be acceptable if it supports the use of the space.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697137355/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/elday02p2lxxjwrb3pg1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="a group of people sitting on the grass" data-uw-rm-alt="BE"><em>A local space for people to socialise, relax, play and have contact with nature. Coin Street, London.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S13 - Canal</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must protect and maximise enhancement of the Canal which is an important recreational corridor and a County Wildlife site that connects with the Riverside Valley Park and the Exe Estuary (SPA).</p><p>The Canal edge must be predominantly natural to give plenty of space for wildlife and retain the natural character of the Canal. Hard edges should be kept to a minimum and used only where needed to access the water.</p><p>The Canal is an important bat corridor which must be protected. Proposals must demonstrate that the movement and roosting of bats is fully understood and has been considered early in the design process. Removal of riverside vegetation and introduction of artificial light must be avoided wherever possible or minimised with impacts fully identified and mitigated.</p><p>Lighting along the Canal must be carefully considered early in the design process to avoid impact on bats and other wildlife, whilst providing routes that people feel safe to use. Ecologist and lighting consultants should be included within design teams at an early stage. The main sources of lighting that need to be considered are:</p><p>&bull; Lighting from adopted highways close to the Canal, predominantly Water Lane (the Street).</p><p>&bull; Lighting of the Canal towpath.</p><p>&bull; Lighting of bridges over the Canal.</p><p>&bull; Lighting from buildings, both internal and external.</p><p>Potential design solutions to consider include:</p><p id="isPasted">&bull; Limiting the amount of artificial light.</p><p>&bull; Limiting the time lights are on, both internally and externally, e.g. through timers and motion censors.</p><p>&bull; Reducing light intensity including dimming of lighting.</p><p>&bull;Directing lighting away from sensitive areas, for example one-side light bollards.</p><p>&bull; Using building set-backs, building orientation, balconies, louvres and tinted windows to reduce light spill from internal areas.</p><p>Safety measures along the Canal should be considered, including the design of public space and integration of life-saving equipment.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697137731/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/pdkrrfoxsuvustinmtd8.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="AI"><em>The existing natural edge is an important characteristic of the Canal and for supporting wildlife.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S14 - Railway embankment</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must protect and enhance the railway embankment which is an important wildlife corridor. This could include features such as planting to improve the visual appearance of the embankment and community growing areas.</p><p>Proposals must include frequent green corridors between the railway embankment and the Canal that are attractive for both people and wildlife.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#008000; background-color:#cce6cc; padding: 1em;"><h3>S15 - Grace Road Fields</h3><p id="isPasted">Grace Road Fields is a wildlife, nature and renewable energy opportunity site and proposals should strengthen its role as an important site connecting Water Lane, the Riverside Valley Park, Marsh Barton and its station, both for people and nature.</p><p><br></p><p>Proposals for Grace Road Fields should be developed in collaboration with the Council and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive strategy for the future use of the site.</p><p>Development proposals for other sites in Water Lane should explore opportunities to support proposals for Grace Road Fields.</p><p>Proposals should prioritise uses which:</p><p>&bull; Enhance nature and biodiversity, particularly along the Canal and the railway embankment.</p><p>&bull; Establish the area around Marsh Barton station as a regional destination for recreation and water-related activities.</p><p id="isPasted">&bull; Improve recreational opportunities, particularly along the Canal and near the station.</p><p>&bull; Improve access to the Canal, particularly along the Canal and near the station.</p><p>&bull; Improve connections for people walking and cycling between Marsh Barton, the station and the Valley Park.</p><p>Uses that are being considered for Grace Road Fields include, BNG habitat bank, woodland creation, recreational area, wildlife hub, canal basin/marina, sports and recreation hub, energy centre, allotments and solar farm. The Riverside and Ludwell Valley Parks Masterplan should be used for ideas and reference.</p><p>See W12 Clapperbrook Hub for reference on the local node partly within Grace Road Fields.</p></div>

Comment on the Design Codes for Outstanding Quality.

Outstanding Quality

<div style="background-color:#6495ED;"><h1>Outstanding Quality</h1></div><p style="border-width:5px; border-style:dashed; border-color:#6495ED; padding: 1em;"><strong>The City-wide ambition:</strong><br>Exeter has high-quality and net zero carbon living, working, learning, leisure, cultural and historic environments which help to attract top businesses and the best talent.</p><h2><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696233723/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/cslfpybymnfpq0zp9jpf.png" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 378px;"></h2><h2>Exeter&rsquo;s flagship development</h2><p id="isPasted"><strong>Future Vision for Water Lane:</strong> <em>&quot;Exeter has positioned itself as one of the country&rsquo;s leaders in responding to the climate emergency. Water Lane has played a key role with its innovation in net zero buildings and energy technologies and setting a high-quality precedent for a low-car, nature-rich urban neighbourhood.</em></p><p><em>Water Lane has also become an amazing and exciting gateway to the water and helped make the Canal, River and Valley Park an outstanding destination which people visit from all across the City and the region.</em></p><p><em>Water Lane has won multiple awards for it&#39;s high quality buildings, great streets and spaces and the approach to placemaking which has successfully overcome many big challenges.</em></p><p><em>All of this has happened thanks to a huge effort and exciting new collaborations between all stakeholders including Exeter City Council, Devon County Council, the local community, the University of Exeter, Exeter College and developers.&quot;</em></p><h1>Global city qualities</h1><h2>Overarching opportunities and objectives</h2><p id="isPasted">At the heart of Liveable Exeter lies the aspiration to combine the strengths of a global city with local qualities. Exeter is a great city that often punches above its weight. It is one of the most successful locations for investment in the UK and has an emerging knowledge economy particularly with strengths in environmental and life sciences. People from all over the UK are choosing to make their lives in Exeter and it is attracting talented and committed people from other leading cities. Some of Exeter&rsquo;s institutions and initiatives are internationally important and widely recognised. The world class research in environmental intelligence and climate science at the University of Exeter, the Met Office and Exeter Science Park, uniquely positions Exeter as a global leader in tackling the climate emergency and achieving Net Zero. Demonstrating how to deliver Net Zero on the ground, Exeter has also successfully built the UK&rsquo;s first Passivhaus leisure centre.</p><p>To continue to grow successfully, it will be important to recognise the qualities that make Exeter a great city as well as significantly improve the places across the city which are reducing the city&rsquo;s appeal. Exeter needs outstanding gateways, be it St David&rsquo;s or Marsh Barton, that express the high quality and high aspirations of the city. The city also needs to remain compact with attractive streets and spaces that link neighbourhoods and key destinations, where people choose to walk and cycle. And the major institutions and business that give the city its strength and status need to be recognised and supported to respond to shifts in technology, shopping patterns, and social dynamics.</p><p>&lsquo;Outstanding Quality&rsquo; sets out the requirements that will help make Water Lane a flagship development contributing to Exeter&rsquo;s global city qualities, with a particularly strong focus on Net Zero.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q01 &ndash; Global city qualities</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Water Lane should be a new neighbourhood of outstanding quality. Development proposals should demonstrate aesthetic excellence and aspire to award-winning quality of design across all scales of design.</p><p>Development proposals must capitalise on the opportunity to make Water Lane an outstanding gateway to the Canal, River and Riverside Valley Park and enhance the area&rsquo;s attraction as a destination of regional importance.</p><p>Water Lane should be a low car neighbourhood, taking advantage of its central location, offering a new type of healthy, low carbon living, learning, leisure and working environment for Exeter.</p><p>Development proposals are encouraged to explore opportunities to collaborate with the University, the hospital, the College and other key institutions to find opportunities for innovation and creating award-winning development as well as providing improved physical connections, facilities and appropriate house types.</p><p>Development proposals must explore opportunities to provide exciting education, research, skills, work and leisure destinations in prominent and accessible locations.</p></div>

<div style="background-color:#6495ED;"><h1>Outstanding Quality</h1></div><h1>Sustainable construction</h1><p id="isPasted">The Code aspires to enable highly sustainable buildings, infrastructure and public realm using environmentally responsible and resource efficient processes. These include selecting materials with low embodied carbon, using modern methods of construction, maximising resilience and high sustainable performance in construction and operation.</p><p>Exeter is leading the delivery of both residential and leisure Passivhaus schemes in the UK. Development at Water Lane can use local expertise and knowledge to achieve the highest levels of energy performance.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696279060/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/mmptpnhlmzm0d12zzc28.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>St Sidwell&#39;s Point Leisure Centre, Exeter. The first leisure centre in the UK built to Passivhaus standards.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q12 &ndash; Embodied carbon</strong></h3><p>Development proposals are encouraged to:</p><p>&bull; Select and prioritise low carbon, local and durable materials for construction, reusing existing buildings and materials wherever possible.</p><p>&bull; Use innovative, on or off-site modern methods of construction that minimise the development&#39;s embodied carbon and promote a circular economy.</p><p>&bull; Calculate the impact on climate change from carbon emissions embodied in development materials, using a nationally recognised carbon assessment method, such as the UKGBC &#39;Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework&rsquo;.</p><p>&bull; Demonstrate that the embodied carbon has been minimised.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q13 &ndash; Resilience</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should:</p><p>&bull; Be designed and built to function well over the development lifetime to be resilient to climate change and minimise vulnerability. The performance standards required should be considered from the outset to ensure they can be achieved post-completion.</p><p>&bull; Minimise resource consumption, including energy, water, materials and waste.</p><p>&bull; Use appropriate design, layout, orientation, landscaping and materials.</p><p>&bull; Integrate renewable technologies and SuDS wherever possible.</p><p>&bull; Enable people and goods to travel by modes that are low or zero-carbon and less vulnerable to increase in fuel prices, such as walking, cycling and public transport.</p><p>&bull; Consider regenerative building design and landscaping that are resilient to climate change over the development&rsquo;s lifetime.</p><p>&bull; Enable future connections to local energy networks and energy centres/utility hubs, using best practice principles such as the National Joint Utility Group.</p><p>&bull; Design infrastructure that is resilient to climate change, prioritising nature-based solutions to managing flooding wherever feasible. See Q18 for specific reference to flood risk.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q14 &ndash; Building performance standards</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals are encouraged to:</p><p>&bull; Adopt the highest sustainability performance standards in all buildings, using certification systems such as Passivhaus, Home Quality Mark or BREEAM.</p><p>&bull; State the benchmarks and targets adopted and demonstrate how these will be addressed in the design and throughout the lifespan of the development.</p><p>&bull; Achieve a 78% carbon dioxide emissions reduction from that required under the 2013 Building Regulations (applies to residential development).</p><p>&bull; Meet national target improvements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).</p><p>&bull; Ensure high comfort levels within all buildings by minimizing overheating and heat loss, and provide good ventilation using best practice, industry approved modelling software such as CIBSE TM 52/59.</p></div><h2>Flood risk</h2><p>The Water Lane area is predominantly within flood zone 3 and flood risk is a key consideration for development. It has significant impact on the overall design and on a wide range of issues including safe access and egress, ground floor uses and frontages.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q15 &ndash; Flood risk</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Flood risk must be considered early in the design process. Development should be designed to provide an adequate response to flooding which is considered safe throughout its lifetime, without increasing flood risk elsewhere.</p><p>Vulnerable uses such as residential need to be laid out and designed using flood avoidance measures such as raising finished floor levels above predicted flood levels or using only the upper storeys for habitable areas of housing.</p><p>Where low vulnerability uses are located within the flood zone, they should incorporate flood resilience measures in line with best practice for all sources of flooding. This includes consideration of layout of individual units, choice of materials, floor construction, height of electrics etc.</p><p>See L22 and L24 for requirements relating to ground floor frontages within the flood zone.</p><p>See A10 for requirements relating to safe access and egress.</p><p>See A12 for requirements relating to Water Lane (the street).</p><p>See S06 for requirements relating to sustainable urban drainage.</p></div>

<div style="background-color:#6495ED;"><h1>Outstanding Quality</h1></div><h1>Lifespan</h1><p>For Water Lane to be a successful and outstanding quality neighbourhood, it is crucial that the long-term stewardship and governance is considered from the outset and that development proposals across the area are well coordinated. This will ensure that spaces and buildings are well looked after and resilient to future change. It will also ensure that important infrastructure, such as active travel connections, community facilities and open space are delivered early and in the right place to support the new neighbourhood.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q16 &ndash; Stewardship and governance</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must clearly describe future management arrangements, including any areas proposed to be adopted by a public authority, or areas under the control of a management company. Proposals should clearly show the difference between public, communal and private spaces.</p><p>Development should consider management structures which ensure local governance and maintenance of public and communal open spaces, such as a Trust or Community Interest Company (CIC). The details of such stewardship arrangements will be agreed between ECC, the developers and other stakeholders at the planning stage.</p><p>Larger sites should provide frequent public access through developments to ensure pedestrian permeability, as outlined within the Development Framework and A03. Gated developments which do not allow public access to large areas of the site will not be acceptable.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6495ED; background-color:lightsteelblue; padding: 1em;"><h3><strong id="isPasted">Q17 &ndash; Development coordination</strong></h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must demonstrate that they are coordinated with other sites within Water Lane and enable a comprehensive development overall. This includes:</p><p>&bull; Taking account of approved and live applications in the area.</p><p>&bull; Taking account of the Development Framework and Design Code requirements.</p><p>&bull; Considering any shared infrastructure needs, site connectivity and integration with development layouts on adjacent sites.</p><p>&bull; Setting out a strategy for coordinated phasing and delivery of key infrastructure.</p></div>

Comment on the Design Codes for Active Streets.

Active Streets

<div style="background-color:#d35025;"><h1>Active Streets</h1></div><p style="border-width:5px; border-style:dashed; border-color:#d35025; padding: 1em;"><strong>The City-wide ambition:</strong><br>Exeter has transformed into a city with high-quality streets where active travel, public transport and shared mobility are the natural and most convenient choice for most journeys.</p><h2><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697640023/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/et7xbz9ttozfwftlhxnc.png" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 436px;"></h2><h2>A low car and healthy neighbourhood</h2><p id="isPasted"><strong>Future Vision for Water Lane:</strong>&nbsp;<em>&quot;Water Lane is unique as Exeter&rsquo;s first, purpose built, low-car neighbourhood which has been a catalyst for the whole city to fundamentally re-imagine how people and goods move around. It&rsquo;s easy to move around on foot, by bike and by public transport within Water Lane and to get to the rest of the City, thanks to the significant street improvements, new connections and improved services the development helped deliver. With plenty of car clubs, people can drive when they need to and the delivery hubs mean vans don&rsquo;t need to drive all the way to people&rsquo;s front doors.</em></p><p><em>Most people coming from further afield arrive by public transport thanks to the two train stations, improved park and change services and new facilities for storing large water-sports equipment. The streets in Water Lane are social spaces where people, and a lot of wildlife, enjoy spending time. Instead of parked cars and road space, the streets are abundant in planting, with small play areas, planters to grow food and places to sit and enjoy the sunshine.&quot;</em></p><h1 id="isPasted">Movement and connectivity</h1><h2 id="isPasted">Overarching opportunities and objectives</h2><p id="isPasted">The mobility strategy for Water Lane has the potential to help address several aspects of the Water Lane Vision as well as addressing many of Exeter&rsquo;s city-wide challenges including the Net Zero 2030 target, congestion, pollution and inactive lifestyles.</p><p>Exeter&rsquo;s current mobility network prioritises vehicular traffic, historically seeking to minimise inconvenience to the car to the detriment of more sustainable modes. A transformational shift is required to increase movement capacity and achieve a positive step change in how people and goods move around the city. This is particularly relevant for Water Lane where Alphington Road, the main route to the area, is heavily congested for large parts of the day and options for further vehicle access points are limited.</p><p>Water Lane has a great starting point for being a low car area which prioritises active travel. There are several established and potential access points for active travel modes, providing more alternatives than for vehicles. However, many of these access points and connections are narrow and of varying quality, with investment needed to enable larger volumes of active travel. The connections into the City Centre are particularly constrained, whilst connections to Marsh Barton and across the River also need to be improved for the active travel network to reach its full potential.</p><p>In addition, St Thomas and Marsh Barton Railway Stations offer opportunities to be key transport interchanges for both future residents and those wishing to access the City. Active travel connections to these facilities need to be improved.</p><p>The objective of a low car development at Water Lane can be supported through a low parking ratio, supported by access to car clubs, active travel infrastructure and public transport.</p><p><strong>The key objectives for the mobility network are:</strong></p><p>&bull; Reduce congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions by shifting how people travel from private vehicles to cleaner modes that take up less space.</p><p>&bull; Repurpose road space away from parked cars and vehicle traffic to more planting and trees, space for socialising, play, walking and cycling.</p><p>&bull; Enable people to live more active lives by making active travel the natural choice for most journeys.</p><p>Within the Code requirements in this chapter the term &#39;Water Lane&#39; refers to the street and not the wider area.</p><h2 id="isPasted">Mobility strategy</h2><p>The mobility strategy for the Water Lane area is entirely led by the Vision to create a low car and healthy neighbourhood with streets for active travel as well as socialising and play. It re-imagines the roads, streets and paths as a mobility network which prioritises walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility. These modes have greater capacity potential, help make streets less polluted, allow people to have more active lifestyles and help to reduce carbon emissions.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A01 - Mobility strategy</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should use a &lsquo;Vision and Validate&rsquo; approach to the assessment of traffic impact and to inform their mobility strategy. This approach should be used to rebalance developer investment in highways infrastructure towards social, green and sustainable infrastructure supporting well designed places.</p><p>Development should adopt the following key principles to achieve the Water Lane area Vision:</p><p>&bull; Maximise local living and minimise the need to travel by providing great digital connectivity and local facilities that satisfy day-to-day needs.</p><p>&bull; Use the following priority hierarchy when planning the mobility network and when designing streets and junctions.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697366793/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/ybkbuttx7mcfmmbgilru.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A02 - Mobility strategy plan</h3><p id="isPasted">The mobility strategy plan sets out the street hierarchy and movement principles for the area. Proposals should follow the principles of the plan. Details of functions and design of streets are set out within A03, mobility coding plan.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697640712/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/uxbfxnysmqzuo8fyhmbx.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"><em>Mobility strategy plan</em></p>

<div style="background-color:#d35025;"><h1>Active Streets</h1></div><h1 id="isPasted">Site wide mobility codes</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A03 - General requirements for design of streets and junctions</h3><p id="isPasted">Streets and paths must be designed with priority for active travel and to be pleasant and safe for people walking and cycling. This includes clear sightlines, clean air, space for planting and seating and being well-overlooked by surrounding buildings with frequent windows and entrances. Streets should be designed to accommodate speeds no greater than 20mph.</p><p>Provision for active travel should be designed to accommodate future volumes and based on current national policy and best practice guidance. This includes Local Transport Note 1/20, Manual for Streets, Healthy Streets Approach and Inclusive Mobility.</p><p>Proposals must adopt an inclusive approach which considers the needs of vulnerable users from the outset, ensuring that everyone regardless of age and ability can easily get around. This involves providing protected road space where required and step free access where possible.</p><p>Cycling must be taken into account in the design of all new and improved streets and junctions. Junctions and crossings should enable cyclists to negotiate them in comfort without undue delay or deviation.</p><p>For lightly trafficked streets, the volume of traffic may allow cyclists to be integrated into the general carriageway, allowing additional space for wider placemaking improvements. Options for reducing carriageway width requirements should be taken. One-way routing may allow for further reallocation of road spaces where this is limited.</p><p>Tight junction radii based on low traffic speeds and suitable speed reducing features should be used.</p><p>The development must have a permeable built form with an approximate maximum block length of 80 metres enabling good active travel connectivity across the site.</p><p>Proposals must include a wayfinding strategy including signage to key destinations such as train stations and the city centre.</p><p>The material palette, furniture and planting should be coordinated across the whole of Water Lane to ensure the public realm brings the development together. Materials and furniture should be robust and age and weather well.</p><p>Where streets are unadopted these must allow public access, and a robust management and maintenance strategy must be agreed.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697367565/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/fayow0n8aml05o2lwdza.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Pedestrian and cycling priority pavement in Gdynia, Poland</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A04 - Public transport</h3><p id="isPasted">A bus service should be provided with a network of bus stops at 200-300m intervals. Opportunities for electric buses and demand responsive transport should be explored.</p><p>An indicative bus route is shown on the mobility strategy plan, however an alternative route can be identified if this provides a more suitable option. The bus route can use streets that are restricted for private vehicle traffic. High quality bus stops with shelters and attractive robust materials should be provided.</p><p>Proposals must create high-quality active travel connections to Marsh Barton and St Thomas train station and explore opportunities for a multi-modal interchange at Marsh Barton Station.</p><p>Allowance should be made to accommodate future public transport across Clapperbrook Bridge, noting that whilst upgrading this link may be unviable at present, land to accommodate improvements should be safeguarded.</p><p><strong>Safeguarded routes</strong></p><p>Safeguarded bus routes should incorporate suitable geometry to allow for the free flow of all modes throughout the site. Carriageway widths need not accommodate two-way bus movements along the entire length of the route, with priority sections allowing road widths to be minimised where required, facilitating a reordering of road space in favour of active modes and wider placemaking improvements. Bus routes should account for mixed use streets, allowing for buses and cycles/scooters to safely and comfortably occupy the same road space.</p><p>Parking within these streets should not hinder bus operation.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697368311/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/xp7qzt1j1zvdv1c1h7nu.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"><em>Public transport plan</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A05 - Primary mobility hub</h3><p id="isPasted">A primary mobility hub should be provided in a prominent and easily accessible location within/adjacent to the Neighbourhood Centre as shown on the mobility strategy plan and land use plan. It should provide a choice of sustainable modes and make it easy to switch between modes. The mobility hub should be a multi-storey building making most efficient use of land. It should be designed to be adaptable to changing functions and demands as new services become more available.</p><p>The design of the mobility hub should prioritise facilities and parking for active travel over cars to facilitate sustainable travel. Vehicle access should be accommodated to the rear, away from the Neighbourhood Street. Active modes of transport and active uses such as bike hire, bike repair and parcel collection should be accessed from the front, onto the Neighbourhood Street, via a high-quality entrance/reception.</p><p>Features such as entrance/reception/shop front, cycle parking and parcel collection point should be accessed from the front onto the Neighbourhood Street.</p><p>The design of the mobility hub must conform to architectural requirements within the Liveable Buildings Chapter.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697368434/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/v02m09spxukodq4oq7eb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Active frontages provide good visual connections to ground floor public uses, Trafford Manchester.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697641057/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/fdoqgx354rynuftxdbyq.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustration of the potential functions and arrangement of the primary mobility hub.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A06 - Primary mobility hub functions</h3><p id="isPasted">The primary mobility hub should include:</p><p>&bull; A bus stop, or access to a bus stop within a short walk, with shelter and real time passenger information.</p><p>&bull; Multi-storey car park with public car parking space replacing the existing Haven Banks car parks, consolidated parking for new residential development north of Water Lane and parking for the school. The ground floor ceiling heights need to be sufficient to allow vehicles with roof mounted bicycles and kayaks to enter.</p><p>&bull; Car club spaces.</p><p>&bull; EV charging.</p><p>&bull; Secure cycle parking, including for cargo bikes.</p><p>&bull; Cycle hire including for cargo bikes.</p><p>&bull; Cycle repair.</p><p>&bull; Electric cycle and electric scooter charging.</p><p>&bull; Delivery hub with parcel collection.</p><p>&bull; Access for delivery and servicing vehicles.</p><p>&bull; Clear signage and transport information.</p><p>&bull; Small caf&eacute; unless this is provided elsewhere in the neighbourhood centre.</p><p>&bull; Potential for small commercial units.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A07 - Secondary and tertiary mobility hubs</h3><p id="isPasted">Secondary and tertiary mobility hubs should be located across the neighbourhood providing access to car clubs, electric vehicle charging and bike hire near where people live and work. These can be combined with consolidated residential parking where suitable. The hubs should be:</p><p>&bull; Easily accessible by foot.</p><p>&bull; Visible to passers by to raise the profile and provide security.</p><p>&bull; &nbsp;Located so as to be supported by a sufficient density of residents, business or through flow of passengers.</p><p>&bull; Accessible for those with disabilities.</p><p>&bull; Designed with consideration of safety issues, lighting and obstacles.</p></div><h2 id="isPasted">Parking</h2><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A08 - Car parking</h3><p id="isPasted">Allocated car parking provision must be minimised and consolidated to keep most parts of Water Lane predominantly free from cars and ensure sustainable modes are the most attractive choice. Suitable parking quantums will vary across the site, with an indicative average of 1:5 parking to dwelling ratio.</p><p>Blue-badge spaces, space for servicing, car-club spaces and secondary mobility hubs can be provided within predominantly car free areas.</p><p>Proposals must include a site wide parking strategy which allows levels of parking to reduce over time and considers how parking areas can be re-purposed in the future.</p><p>Car parking should be provided within buildings, either as multistorey or as undercroft with other uses above. Undercroft parking should avoid blank street frontages, refer to L24. Surface car parks will generally not be accepted unless they serve a specific purpose such as drop-off parking for water-related activities.</p><p>Minimising and consolidating car parking should be used as a tool to enable higher densities whilst ensuring good levels of open space and high quality streets with planting, seating and play that are pleasant for people walking, cycling and socialising.</p><p>Proposals should explore opportunities to provide car parking and car clubs for existing residential areas where this can help to free up space in the street for public realm improvements.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A09 - Cycle and mobility parking</h3><p id="isPasted">Cycle parking must be provided in line with current government best practice guidance, with the requirements of all types of cycles and users considered.</p><p>Secure enclosed cycle and mobility aid parking for residents and visitors must be provided in convenient locations near the front door, and prioritised over car parking. Parking should accommodate electric cycles, cargo bikes, and mobility scooters.</p><p>The quantum of cycle parking must be considered at an early stage and should reflect the needs of residents and visitors. As a low car neighbourhood, the need is likely to be higher than minimum standards, potentially one space per resident.</p><p>Suitable levels of parking should be provided at interchanges with other modes, short stay destinations such as the Neighbourhood Centre and long stay destinations such as workplaces and the school.</p><p>Proposals should explore opportunities to provide secure cycle parking for existing residential areas, for example communal street bicycle lockers.</p></div><h2 id="isPasted">Strategic flood access and egress</h2><p id="isPasted">This section outlines potential flood access and egress options and describes acceptable solutions from a placemaking perspective. The detailed and final solution will be determined through an area wide strategy for Water Lane and Marsh Barton and the planning application process, with close collaboration between applicants and relevant authorities.</p><p>The schematic plan showing strategic safe access and egress options is indicative. There are several challenges with providing a strategic flood route including, resolving levels, bridging streets, long term stewardship, safety and coordination between land ownerships. The Code does not propose specific solutions for these issues. Instead it outlines key design considerations for different strategies to form the basis for discussion between applicants and the relevant authorities.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697641440/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/z2jhd3ouyejgzhyhcxpa.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Indicative strategic safe access and egress route options. Routes to be confirmed by the emergency planning authorities.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A10 - Safe access and egress</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must plan safe flood access and egress early in the design process to ensure it is well incorporated and meets the requirements of the relevant authorities. Proposals must be aligned with and support the safe access and egress strategy for the wider Water Lane/Marsh Barton area.</p><p>The strategic safe access and egress route must be designed to provide access and egress during times of flood, including the impacts of climate change on water depth, speed and direction of flow, as modelled by the Environment Agency. All plots and premises must have access to the strategic safe access and egress route. Development proposals must provide a safe, dry route above design flood level to connect into the strategic route.</p><p>The strategic safe access and egress route should provide an attractive and direct active travel route outside times of flooding. The route must be well-designed, safe, publicly accessible to all, at all times, well signposted, and support good placemaking in accordance with best practice. It may also be necessary to include a place of refuge above predicted flood levels.</p><p>Depending on the final option, the access and egress route should provide attractive open space and public realm in its own right. Design and appearance must be carefully considered against all the requirements of the Code. Stewardship and maintenance of the route must be considered from the outset.</p><p>Detailed proposals should be agreed in collaboration with relevant authorities. The following headings describe multiple ways to achieve a well-designed route.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697641300/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/qkfcp6nxdzfcjdn5ltww.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p>

<div style="background-color:#d35025;"><h1>Active Streets</h1></div><h1 id="isPasted">Street codes</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A11 - Mobility coding plan</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should follow the mobility coding plan. Details of functions and design of streets are set out in the &lsquo;Street Codes&rsquo; section.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697641887/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/puuhq7gusvarbequbeup.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Mobility coding plan</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A12 - Water Lane, role and function</h3><p id="isPasted">Water Lane should function as the main active travel route through the neighbourhood, connecting Haven Banks with Marsh Barton Station.</p><p>The design of the street should vary along its length responding to site conditions and the role and function of each section as shown on the mobility coding plan.</p><p>The design of Water Lane should set a new high-quality benchmark for active travel priority streets in Exeter.</p><p>Space should be safeguarded to accommodate a bus route, emergency vehicles, servicing and utilities along the full length of Water Lane. Typical carriageway widths are provided within the street sections, refer to A14. Carriageway widths do not need to accommodate two-way bus movements along the entire length of the route, priority sections can be used where space is limited. The street should be designed to allow occasional heavy goods vehicles to access the solar farm and bio gas plant.</p><p>Development on the southern side of Water Lane must be set back to allow the street to be widened to accommodate more generous footways and space for planting and seating.</p><p>Water Lane is an important flood flow route, and its capacity must not be reduced e.g. through built form and raising carriageway levels. Trees, planting and seating are acceptable and will be encouraged within widened setbacks.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697373624/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/e4whgwpktfvdkjfvy7km.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Buildings are set back behind street trees and benches. London</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A13 - Water Lane, managing level change</h3><p id="isPasted">A minimum of two active travel connections should be accommodated from street level to the upper-level north of Water Lane, however more are encouraged. The main two access points should be to the mobility hub and to the Neighbourhood Street.</p><p>The access should be generous and well-designed providing an attractive public realm. The connection to the Neighbourhood Street must be accessible for all users. Where other connections need to be stepped, these should include wheeling ramps for people with bikes and buggies.</p><p>The connection from Water Lane up to the neighbourhood centre should be wide and well-designed, providing an attractive public realm. It should be step free if possible or accommodate ramps for people with bikes, buggies and wheelchairs.</p><p>Proposals that take an innovative approach to dealing with the level change through well-designed steps, ramped public realm, design improvements to the existing stone wall and buildings that interact with the wall are encouraged. Poorly designed, narrow and steep sets of steps will not be acceptable.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A14 - Water Lane, access and movement</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Zone 1</strong></p><p>This zone accommodates general traffic accessing the mobility hub and sites north of Water lane via Michael Browning Way. A segregated cycle way should be provided within this zone.</p><p><strong>Zone 2</strong></p><p>This zone should be free from general traffic and not provide access to parking, (except for blue badge parking where required). Well-designed bus gates can be used to restrict access. The southern section of zone 2 provides an important active travel connection to Marsh Barton Station, walking and cycling should be prioritised.</p><p><strong>Zone 3</strong></p><p>This zone can accommodate limited general traffic and access to existing residential areas at Cotfield Street and Gabriel&#39;s Wharf. Opportunities to consolidate existing on street parking within adjacent development should be explored.</p><p><strong>Zone 4</strong></p><p>This zone should explore opportunities for improving active travel such as a segregated cycleway connecting to Alphington Road via Haven Road.</p><p>To the south this section of Water Lane turns into Tan Lane. It is an important public transport route and will become a key active travel link between Marsh Barton and the city. Refer to A18 for Tan Lane requirements.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697642079/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/m30xx8nkxl5kkliypotv.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"><em>Water Lane access zones and section key plan</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697374368/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/kbjxkncpqsscmbsvznkv.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697374381/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/skv1px3v4ctfnow43uft.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697374395/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/xumh0eaamlegvvfqzmzx.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Street section numbering corresponds with the section plan.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A15 - Neighbourhood Street</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Role and function</strong></p><p>The Neighbourhood Street connects Water Lane and the Neighbourhood Centre with Gas Holder Place and the Canal. It is the most important new street and forms a key part of the Neighbourhood Centre. The street should set a new high-quality benchmark for active travel priority streets in Exeter.</p><p>The street should be free from general through traffic and not accommodate access to parking (apart from blue badge spaces and servicing).</p><p>There should be a consistent building line and similar heights on either side of the street. Townhouses must not front the Neighbourhood Street.</p><p>High quality, durable materials and street furniture should be used, which emphasise the importance of the street.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697375585/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/x99x509bgklc2ceabcqo.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A16 - Haven Road/Maritime Court</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Role and function</strong></p><p id="isPasted">Haven Road should be transformed into an active travel priority street with traffic kept to a minimum. This will be enabled by redirecting traffic to public car parking and the industrial estate via Water Lane. Existing residential clusters and the proposed boat storage will be accessed from Haven Road.</p><p>Space should be safeguarded to accommodate a bus route, emergency vehicles and servicing.</p><p>The street should have a wide raised table crossing adjacent to Piazza Terracina to make it easy for pedestrians to cross.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697375026/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/i9kqi1gw4qncjst6rtde.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Limited vehicle access, a reduced carriageway width and low kerb create a street which prioritises active travel, Gloucester Docks.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697375634/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/amwvs2j6blhdo10exj9z.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A17 - Foundry Lane</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Role and function</strong></p><p>Foundry Lane will be the main vehicle access route for development to the south of Water Lane. It will also be used to access existing homes on Cotfield Street and Gabriel&#39;s Wharf to keep sections of Water Lane free from general traffic.</p><p>Space should be safeguarded to accommodate a bus route, emergency vehicles and servicing. Cycling can be accommodated within the carriageway, as long as anticipated traffic flows are below the threshold as set out in LTN 1/20.</p><p>Whilst Foundry Lane will be a route for vehicles, it must be designed to give priority to active travel and be a pleasant street for people. It should incorporate planting, trees, seating, have active frontages and be easy to cross.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697375698/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/qh2wroyiabvw6kw9meky.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Generous planting separates the carriageway from the footway and apartment buildings at North West Cambridge.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697375833/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/e2jdksgdx1uapp7izp5u.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A18 - Tan Lane</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Role and function</strong></p><p>Tan Lane provides an important active and public travel connection between Water Lane and Marsh Barton.</p><p>South of Foundry Lane, Tan Lane should provide a route for public transport through a re-opened underpass opening under the railway and an enhanced active travel route through the existing underpass.</p><p>North of Foundry Lane, Tan Lane should be the main vehicle access for development to the south of Water Lane. The strategic long term active travel route from Marsh Barton must be prioritised whilst accommodating Tan Lane&#39;s important vehicle access function.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697376026/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/tyac6liaqu0yk9aicjcs.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A19 - Michael Browning Way</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Role and function</strong></p><p>Michael Browning Way will be extended to connect with Water Lane. The new southern section of the street will be the main vehicle access route for development to the north of Water Lane, including public parking within the mobility hub.</p><p>The existing northern section of the street will be safeguarded to accommodate a bus route, emergency vehicles and servicing. A bus gate or other modal filter could be provided within the existing northern section to stop general through traffic and support low traffic volumes on Haven Road/Maritime Court.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697377184/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/wnvstqxxlnw7fnes7t0j.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A20 - Northern site access</h3><p id="isPasted"><strong>Pedestrian movement</strong></p><p>Convenient and safe pedestrian routes must be provided linking key walking routes as they enter the site. Generous widening of the public realm with street trees should be provided where routes converge at the junction between Tan lane and Water Lane, and the junction between Tan lane and Foundry Lane. Secured by design principles should be adhered to, with natural surveillance of routes.</p><p><strong>Cycle movement</strong></p><p>Tan Lane and Water Lane will form a key desire line in the future to the City Centre from Marsh Barton. This should be treated as a key route with direct and coherent segregation of cycle traffic. A segregated cycle connection should also be made to the shared carriageway within zone 2 of Water Lane, refer to A14.</p><p><strong>Vehicle movement</strong></p><p>The access strategy should allow for access to the north and south of Water Lane to be formed independently. Opportunities should be taken to minimise unnecessary road space for vehicles through the provision of dedicated passing areas for larger vehicles, single lane sections, and street radii designed for low speeds.</p><p><strong>Flood egress and access</strong></p><p>Proposals must consider providing attractive and convenient connections to the &#39;high line&#39; and strategic flood routes through the Water Lane area, refer to section A10.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697377765/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/gpyvfuasx6nk0i9ihcqd.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustrative acceptable arrangement for northern access to the Water Lane area.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A21 - Green Streets</h3><p id="isPasted">The Green Streets are multifunctional streets which:</p><p>&bull; Must provide connections for active travel to the waterfront.</p><p>&bull; Must be designed to function as linear green/blue spaces with biodiverse planting, sustainable urban drainage, play and seating which help to connect the neighbourhood and the railway embankment with the Canal.</p><p>&bull; Can accommodate access for emergency vehicles, servicing and drop-off/loading for residents but must be free from general through traffic and not provide access to resident parking other than for blue badge holders.</p><p>&bull; Can accommodate bus access on one of the links between Foundry Lane and Water Lane.</p><p>Proposals should explore creative and innovative designs which can set a high quality benchmark for green streets in Exeter.</p><p>The street width should be determined by the quantum of sustainable urban drainage required and the height of the buildings but should not be less than 12 metres. The width of the movement corridor should be kept to a minimum.</p><p>Where streets are unadopted these must allow public access, and a robust management and maintenance strategy must be agreed. Stewardship models should ensure that residents have a say in how and who manages the streets they pay a service charge for.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697379328/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/myjpufyjvh9e4stkmveu.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Raingardens and seating with movement being secondary function</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697379392/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/b3h0ludpvqzx4jsajrwr.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Raingardens and seating with movement being secondary function</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697379536/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/vt07v3i8nhwxmew0wqra.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Examples of Green Street design with rain-gardens, street trees, doorstep play, seating, visitor bike parking, planters with climbers onto building and space for emergency vehicles and active travel.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A22 - Green Lanes</h3><p id="isPasted">The Green Lanes are multifunctional lanes which:</p><p>&bull; Must provide connections for active travel to the waterfront.</p><p>&bull; Must be designed to function as linear green/blue spaces which help to connect the neighbourhood and the railway embankment with the Canal. The lane should include plenty of biodiverse planting, trees for pollution mitigation and pollination and sustainable urban drainage as well as space for play, food growing and seating.</p><p>&bull; Have a minimal mobility function for vehicles and sit below green streets in the mobility hierarchy.</p><p>&bull; Can accommodate access for emergency vehicles, but must be free from general traffic and not provide access to parking.</p><p>&bull; Must provide glimpse views through the development from the waterfront to the hills, where the lanes connect directly with the Canal.</p><p>&bull; Must accommodate changes in level along the lane to provide step free access and avoid blank frontages and large undercrofts for example through stepped ground floors and regular building entrances.</p><p>Where lanes are unadopted these must allow public access, and a robust management and maintenance strategy must be agreed. Stewardship models should ensure that residents have a say in how and who manages the streets they pay a service charge for.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697379802/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/cklvt7irx7wmtshj74ej.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>The Green Lanes only have a very minor movement function and can be very informal in character.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697379865/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/xew4rlxlkbwwv12jlzpf.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>The Green Lanes only have a very minor movement function and can be very informal in character.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697380121/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/iclfn4boyefmimnsg6jb.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Green lane with an informal arrangement and character of a green space more than a street, whilst still accommodating access for emergency vehicles.</em></p>

<div style="background-color:#d35025;"><h1>Active Streets</h1></div><h1>Site connections</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A23 - Canal crossings</h3><p id="isPasted">A new active travel crossing of the Canal should be provided to increase pedestrian and cycle permeability and improve access to the River Valley Park from the Water Lane area. Proposals must ensure the continued navigation function of the Canal and provide proposals for future management and maintenance. Feasibility work will be required including engagement with canal stakeholders.</p><p>Improvements to existing canal crossings should also be considered.</p><p>An assessment of the likely distribution and assignment of pedestrian and cycle traffic to the north and east should be undertaken to ensure that both existing and proposed crossings are fit for purpose.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A24 - Canal tow path</h3><p id="isPasted">Options should be explored to widen the Canal tow path to accommodate cycle use, an increase in pedestrian users and the ability for people with mobility scooters, wheelchairs and prams to safely pass other users.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697380511/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/em7rnpv4y9akdsuxkuiq.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Narrow section of towpath in front of Gabriel&#39;s Wharf apartments.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A25 - Railway crossings</h3><p id="isPasted">Upgrading existing crossings of the railway must be a priority to enable strong active travel links to and from the south.</p><p><strong>Tan Lane underpass</strong></p><p>The second underpass should be opened up to accommodate future bus services, and the existing underpass converted to active travel use. This will allow segregation of pedestrian and cycle movements from existing vehicular traffic.</p><p><strong>Gabriel&#39;s Wharf underpass</strong></p><p>The link should be improved to achieve a convenient, attractive and safe, step free crossing, over or under the railway. This may require provision of a new subway structure, or alternatively a bridge may be considered. Proposals for Foundry Lane will need to consider the impact if this crosses over the underpass route, and how a safe and attractive route can be created.</p><p><strong>Clapperbrook bridge</strong></p><p>The provision for a future bus route should be safeguarded across the Clapperbrook Bridge and through the Water Lane development.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697380728/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/rfoka1qrsbi20svfmaai.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"><em>Plan of railway crossings</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#d35025; background-color:#f2cec1; padding: 1em;"><h3>A26 - Off-site connectivity and improvements</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should explore opportunities to improve active travel links to key destinations, including connections to nearby routes in the emerging Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) being produced by Devon County Council. Key destinations include the Quay, the City Centre, Marsh Barton, St Thomas, St Leonard&#39;s, the RDUH Hospital, Exeter University and employment areas on the edge of the city. Applicants should collaborate with the local authorities to identify off-site contributions to support a low-car neighbourhood.</p><p>Applicants must demonstrate that traffic impact can be mitigated to an acceptable degree.</p><p>Key off-site links which should be considered include:</p><p>1. Exe bridges</p><p>2. Alphington Road</p><p>3. Haven Road</p><p>4. Connections to Cricklepit bridge</p><p>5. Trews Weir bridge</p><p>6. Tan Lane and Exton Road within Marsh Barton</p><p>7. Salmon Pool river bridge</p><p>8. Alphin Brook Road</p><p>9. Connections to RDUH Hospital</p><p>10. &nbsp;New river crossing - location indicative</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697381034/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/jlhmq2umpi1rwx1114ai.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p>

Comment on the Design Codes for Connected Culture.

Connected Culture

<div style="background-color:#c58eea;"><h1>Connected Culture</h1></div><h1 id="isPasted">Connected Culture</h1><div style="border-width:5px; border-style:dashed; border-color:#c58eea; padding: 1em;"><strong>The City-wide ambition:</strong><br>Exeter has a diverse and accessible cultural offering, connecting our world leading climate science, arts and literature, heritage, learning and innovation.</div><h2 id="isPasted">A dynamic maker community</h2><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697054469/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/ahqhwqs3vv0hjwbgkj4n.png" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 408px;"></p><p id="isPasted"><strong>Future Vision for Water Lane:</strong>&nbsp;<em>&quot;Water Lane is Exeter&#39;s creative water quarter. Makers, crafters and artists have established a strong community within the affordable commercial spaces. They work alongside residents, students and visitors as an integral part of the place.</em></p><p><em>Water Lane is a place of change. The enterprising and resourceful spirit of the area is expressed through temporary uses; a former industrial unit becomes an indoor skate park, a vacant site hosts a festival, projections light up the Gas Works office and spark visions of what the place can be.</em></p><p><em>Water Lane is defined by the water. The cultural heritage of the place is embedded in the buildings, streets and spaces. The leaf-dappled light on the canal is reflected in an ornate decorated metal screen.</em></p><p><em>A weathered steel planter reminds people of the industrial boat building.&quot;</em></p><h2 id="isPasted">Culture-led development</h2><p>The key creative and scientific sectors, such as climate science and literature, are cultural drivers for development across the city. Exeter City Council is developing ideas for how culture can inform placemaking across the city. Embedding culture within placemaking will support the emerging identity of Water Lane and create a strong base for future investment and success.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#c58eea; background-color:#f7effc; padding: 1em;"><h3>C01 - Culture led development</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should:</p><p>&bull; Identify opportunities for collaboration and co-creation in building design and operation, with local arts, science and education organisations and groups. Examples could include utilising the construction skills and education opportunities at Exeter College, embedding a deep understanding of the history of the site through collaboration with the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, or co-creating architectural features and public art with local artists.</p><p>&bull; Explore opportunities to express local culture through the design of buildings and infrastructure. Refer to M01-M04 for further details on context analysis, character and cultural identity.</p><p>&bull; Identify opportunities to integrate public art within developments.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697057017/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/egn20vj4n6p2tuzuum1a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Water front regeneration, incorporating public art and retained historic features, Gloucester</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697057271/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/i4jvxhwzphbx8m9jmnbr.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Street art enlivens former industrial buildings, Liverpool.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697057344/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/q5t7pf2geiydsnkcqqs4.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Maritime heritage of the Exeter Ship Canal</em></p><h2 id="isPasted">Public realm placemaking</h2><p>Streets, paths, squares and green spaces offer opportunities to weave-in local influences to support a sense of place and cultural richness.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#c58eea; background-color:#f7effc; padding: 1em;"><h3>C02 - Public realm placemaking</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should ensure the design of the public realm considers opportunities for embedding culture. This includes a thorough understanding of local historic and cultural identity as outlined in M01-M04. Opportunities to engage with local community and arts groups in the design of spaces should be explored. The opportunities will vary depending on the type and size of space size but may include:</p><p>&bull; Innovative street furniture, signage and wayfinding, lighting, public art and street art. Refer also to the Public Art Strategy for Exeter.</p><p>&bull; Spaces which enable festivals, events, theatre, projection, carnival, pageants and processions.</p><p>&bull; Creative interventions within the hard and soft landscape design.</p><p>&bull; Temporary art installations may also be appropriate, outlined in C04.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697055665/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/wc86qvzawpxzy8siipmd.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Diamond ring light installation, Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen</em></p><h2 id="isPasted">Creative industries</h2><p>Through the creation of new commercial floorspace and the transition of the area towards an integrated, denser, mixed-use neighbourhood, there is an opportunity to create significant flexible space for the creative industries which does not currently exist in Exeter. This could accommodate studios, workshops, labs and units for makers, artists and researchers, as well as more office-based uses.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#c58eea; background-color:#f7effc; padding: 1em;"><h3>C03 - Creative industries</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should accommodate space suitable for creative and digital businesses ensuring there is affordable workspace for the future. Refer also to W07 employment opportunities and W02 Land Use Plan for guidance on the most appropriate location for these uses.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697055896/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/gqmqaklv7cgshmm6ia5w.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>A mixed use district with creative tenants, exhibition space, caf&eacute;&rsquo;s and residential units, Paintworks Bristol</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697056026/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/mddtxegzyaxl81mxmotx.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Temporary market, creative workshops and festivals, Refshaeleoen, Copenhagen</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697056067/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/kmyih5jdk1fuoumi6mh1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Vacant space bought into positive creative use, Cains Brewery Village, Liverpool</em></p><h2 id="isPasted">Meanwhile uses</h2><p>Water Lane currently has several vacant sites which are awaiting development. These sites offer a great opportunity for creative meanwhile uses that can add to the vibrant and diverse identity of the area. Meanwhile uses can be invaluable in giving places an identity through generating local activity and interest and can provide a platform on which to build a future community, very often resulting in permanent or semi-permanent outcomes. On larger industrial sites it may be appropriate for some meanwhile uses to focus on the public facing edges.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#c58eea; background-color:#f7effc; padding: 1em;"><h3>C04 - Meanwhile uses</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should consider temporary uses for sites which can contribute positively to the character and vibrancy of the area. Appropriate uses may include events, markets, urban farms, public spaces and public art.</p></div><h2 id="isPasted">City culture hub</h2><p>At Water Lane there is an opportunity to provide cultural attractions which benefit from the natural and urban character of the site and its central location.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#c58eea; background-color:#f7effc; padding: 1em;"><h3>C05 - City Cultural Hub</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should consider opportunity for the provision of cultural uses and attractions. Proposals should use the unique character of the area, including the Valley Park, Ship Canal, built heritage and active outdoor community to create a destination for residents, visitors and tourists.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697056612/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/da7bksrkkvwn1evruamc.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Arnolfini, international contemporary arts centre, Bristol</em></p>

Comment on the Design Codes for Welcoming  Neighbourhoods.

Welcoming Neighbourhoods

<div style="background-color:#DC143C;"><h1>Welcoming Neighbourhoods</h1></div><p style="border-width:5px; border-style:dashed; border-color:#DC143C; padding: 1em;"><strong>The City-wide ambition:</strong><br>Exeter has high-quality and net zero carbon living, working, learning, leisure, cultural and historic environments which help to attract top businesses and the best talent.</p><h2><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696331547/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/rflsuyhfyhfdb39ymhuw.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" style="width: 342px;"></h2><h2>A new exciting neighbourhood</h2><p id="isPasted"><strong>Future Vision for Water Lane:</strong>&nbsp;<em>&quot;Water Lane is a new canalside neighbourhood taking its place amongst Exeter&rsquo;s distinctive network of neighbourhoods. Its neighbourhood centre with its award-winning primary school, community green space, work hubs and shops has become the natural gathering place which brings the community together. The many community events held within the neighbourhood centre and on the waterfront spaces show that people are personally invested in the community and feel a strong sense of belonging. It&rsquo;s a welcoming neighbourhood where it&rsquo;s easy to meet and socialise with neighbours and people say hello to each other. Thanks to the many different types of homes, Water Lane has attracted people from all stages of life, from University graduates to families and retirees.</em></p><p><em>When people want to venture further, it&rsquo;s easy to get to surrounding neighbourhoods and the City Centre by foot, on bike and by public transport.&quot;</em></p><h1>Land use and activity</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W01 - General land use and activity</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals must:</p><p>&bull; Accommodate a mix of uses and cater for a broad demographic. Suitable uses include residential, employment uses compatible with residential (as defined in use class E), education, healthcare, food and drink, leisure, culture, heritage centre, community facilities, water-related uses, and space for the charitable sector.</p><p>&bull; Deliver important uses including school, public open space, local healthcare provision and Neighbourhood Centre in an early phase to support a successful and cohesive new neighbourhood.</p><p>&bull; Coordinate plans and phasing with other proposals across the Water Lane area, as far as possible, to ensure a comprehensive development.</p><p>&bull; Help connect and bring together dispersed residential areas into a cohesive neighbourhood with accessible community facilities, diverse homes and high quality open spaces which complement and contribute to the local area.</p><p>&bull; Explore the opportunity for cultural space of city wide significance as outlined in C05.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696336214/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/dvkmmirxlreskzk7upmv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Wapping Wharf Phase 1 Mixed use scheme, integrating new flats and ground floor retail space along Bristol Harbour.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696535614/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/ny8ia6tcixbytxth2eri.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Generous canal side public space as part of a mixed-use urban regeneration at Kings Cross, London.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W02 - Land use plan</h3><p id="isPasted">Distribution and location of uses should broadly follow the land use plan unless a more suitable arrangement is demonstrated.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697635338/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/tabinl4bv20p25xjyhnj.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Land use plan</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W03 - Neighbourhood Centre</h3><p id="isPasted">A Neighbourhood Centre should be provided broadly as shown on the land use plan and be:</p><p>&bull; Well connected to the whole neighbourhood as well as the wider area.</p><p>&bull; On the Neighbourhood Street that connects the Canal at Gas Works Place with Water Lane (the street).</p><p>&bull; Set back from the waterfront and near Water Lane (the street), creating a distinct destination.</p><p>&bull; Adjacent to the mobility hub.&nbsp;</p><p>The Neighbourhood Centre should incorporate sufficient non-residential uses to support a vibrant centre and area. A minimum of 175m of non-residential active frontage is expected, focused on the western side of the local green space and Neighbourhood Street as described in the land use plan.</p><p>Suitable non-residential uses include (but are not limited to) GP surgery/ health centre, primary school, community facilities, local shops, workplaces, gym and mobility/delivery hub. A convenience food store should be provided of approximately 300-600sqm GIA.</p><p>It is expected that non-residential uses are predominantly located on the ground floor with residential uses above to make efficient use of land.</p><p>The Neighbourhood Centre should incorporate a local green space. Further requirements for this space are set out in S12.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697635954/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/h7xkgipejllzckqomxdo.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><em>Diagram showing an example of what the Neighbourhood Centre could look like and the uses it could include.</em></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696536866/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/gj8aegqbtiprddopip9p.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><em>Mixed-use neighbourhood centre with active uses on ground floor and residential above, North West Cambridge</em></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696537159/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/n6mtduoukdce8l6ols7c.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>The Neighbourhood Centre and local green space provides a well connected, mixed use centre for Water Lane.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W04 - Primary school</h3><p id="isPasted">A two-form entry primary school with early years provision and space for a children&rsquo;s centre should be provided at Water Lane. The school should provide a playing pitch, hard play area, outdoor classroom areas and preferably areas for forest school or wildlife areas. This will be balanced with a compact form appropriate to the central location and proposed higher density development. The school should incorporate minimal on-site parking provision and utilise the proposed mobility hub to make best use of land. Refer to the active streets chapter for further mobility hub details.</p><p>The school should be located adjacent to or near to the Neighbourhood Centre and must contribute to the street. This could include a prominent entrance and co-locating community uses with windows facing the street.</p><p>Three options have been identified for the school location. The preferred option to support successful placemaking is a portion of the former Gas Works site to the east of Water Lane, as this is closest to the neighbourhood centre and incorporates existing mature trees. Alternative options include to the north or south of the electricity substation on the western side of Water Lane.</p><p>The size of the school site is to be determined through discussions between applicants, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council.</p><p>Site constraints including, but not limited to, safe access and egress, contaminated land and proximity to existing utilities, including the high pressure gas main and electricity substation, will need to be addressed.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697635534/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/yvipqnujudgharvfzura.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p id="isPasted">The Canal Basin is a working harbour and is actively used by businesses, organisations, schools and individuals. Water related uses are essential for Water Lane to be a true waterside community, where the water plays an active role in the life of the neighbourhood rather than just being a pretty backdrop to development. There are many interventions identified by local stakeholders that could make the Canal an even more attractive feature for the local area and the city. These include:</p><p>&bull; A new slipway that enables small and medium vessels to get into the water.</p><p>&bull; Clean water in the Canal.</p><p>&bull; Multiple smaller pontoons along the Canal to allow access to the water in more locations.</p><p>&bull; A water-related community hub with space for boat building and maintenance.</p><p>&bull; Boat and equipment storage.</p><p>&bull; Changing facilities.</p><p>&bull; Car parking in the right places for those that bring their own equipment.</p><p>&bull; Opportunities for water taxis between Marsh Barton Station, the Quay and Canal Basin.</p><p>A selection of these features may come forward in future.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W05 - Water related uses</h3><p id="isPasted">Public access must be maintained across the whole length of the Canal. Suitable development setbacks are shown in L05, 07, and 13.</p><p>Development proposals along the Canal should provide space suitable for water-related uses in places where there is or can be good access to the water.</p><p>Applicants must engage with users of the Canal and River and Exeter City Council at an early stage to understand their aspirations and requirements and define how the development proposals can best support these. This should include engagement with the Friends of the Exeter Ship Canal, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, the Canal user group and watersport association.</p><p>Development proposals must allow sufficient space to safeguard the function of the working harbour, ensure good access to the Canal for water-related uses and ensure the use of the Canal can increase in the future.</p><p>At least one craning point must be provided in the area that enables larger vessels to access the water. This could either be accommodated by strengthening the existing craning point at the West Quay, or retaining a craning point at Gabriel&#39;s Wharf.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696538841/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/vmv155qlctqqkrehjith.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Paddle boarders on the Canal, Exeter</em></p><h2>Housing mix</h2><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W06 - Housing mix</h3><p id="isPasted">Development must provide a mix of housing which caters for a broad demographic and takes account of local needs, including for affordable housing. This should be reflected in the type, size and tenure of housing proposed as well as its associated amenity space. This mix should include homes suitable for families, key workers, people with additional needs, care leavers, younger people, students, elderly, downsizers, and custom build housing.</p><p>Housing typologies that are dedicated to a narrow demographic such as student housing, co-living or retirement living must not dominate the area. Developments must demonstrate they are future proofed to support alternative uses by illustrating alternative layouts.</p><p>There is a need for homes for older people, including extra care housing, in Exeter. Applicants must liase and collaborate with relevant local authorities to explore how the development can best support this need.</p></div><h3>Family housing in urban apartment context</h3><p>Apartments in an urban context can provide suitable homes for families if designed well. The most successful precedents are typically well designed, with good daylight levels; have communal green space with opportunities for doorstep play; easy access to local shops, play areas and nursery/school; some car parking is provided for private car or car club; and sufficient bike and buggy storage provided in convenient locations. Refer to the liveable buildings chapter for detailed housing design requirements.</p><h2>Employment opportunities</h2><p id="isPasted">Water Lane provides an exciting opportunity to create a unique mixed-use area with space for a broad range of employment uses that can be co-located with residential. Proposals can use the highly accessible and sustainable location to support workplace travel plans.</p><p>Water Lane has an important relationship with Marsh Barton and as such it can act as a catalyst for wider regeneration with more efficient and creative use of land and existing buildings. Due to the flood risk, there might be areas where it is not suitable to have residential at ground floor, which presents a great opportunity to provide space for a broad range of less vulnerable uses.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W07 - Employment opportunities</h3><p id="isPasted">Development proposals should incorporate space for employment uses that are compatible with residential, with a particular focus within the &lsquo;employment opportunity areas&rsquo; identified on the land use framework plan and where ground floors aren&rsquo;t suitable for residential use due to site constraints. Types of employment spaces could include work hubs, collaborative workspace, live-work units and spaces for maritime employment uses.</p><p>Ground floors should have floor-to-floor height of at least 3.5m and flexible floor plates to accommodate a broad range of non-residential uses and changes over time including leisure, offices and workshops.</p><p>Proposals are encouraged to provide existing levels of employment floor space.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696539590/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/bmbelxveimqeid3bfbx8.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Ground floor workshop space with residential above, Caxton Works, London</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W08 - Existing uses</h3><p id="isPasted">Applicants must consult with existing businesses and organisations in the area to explore opportunities to provide space which caters for their future needs.</p><p>Development proposals should explore opportunities to re-purpose existing buildings where suitable to provide affordable space for businesses and other organisations.</p><p>Applicants must engage with relevant authorities including ECC and DCC as waste collection and waste disposal authority respectively, with regards to the nearby strategic facilities including the energy from waste facility, and the Exton Road material reclamation facility.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W09 - Utilities</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals must consider opportunities for the strategic consolidation of utilities infrastructure. Relocation of existing services and provision of new services must be coordinated to provide positive placemaking outcomes with consideration for the wider area. Proposals must accommodate existing strategic infrastructure where this is not proposed to be relocated, for example along Water Lane (the street).</p></div>

<div style="background-color:#DC143C;"><h1>Welcoming Neighbourhoods</h1></div><h1>Water spaces</h1><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W10 - Gas Works Place</h3><p id="isPasted">A local node should be provided adjacent to the former Gas Works office, broadly as shown on the land use framework plan.</p><p>Development should re-purpose the former Gas Works office as a water related community hub. This could include a relocated canal office, Sea Cadets and other water related uses. The adjacent area could be provided for boat storage and maintenance. Other non-residential uses could include local shops, caf&eacute;s, heritage centre and chandlery.</p><p>The space forms part of the Neighbourhood Street which connects the Canal Basin to the Neighbourhood Centre and will be an important gateway into the new development. There should be opportunities for street trees, planting and &lsquo;play on the way&rsquo; features. Vehicle access should be limited to service access only from Maritime Court, refer to the active street chapter for further details.</p><p>There is an opportunity for a feature building which has active frontages on both the Neighbourhood Street and Maritime Court/ the Canal. The form of this building should be carefully considered to ensure the massing is broken down and it is responsive to framed views of St Leonard&rsquo;s Church from the Neighbourhood Street. Public facing uses such as a heritage centre or other water related uses should be considered for this site.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697636148/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/z8qdnpavxuq4ulyyzdcb.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustrative view of one development option for Gas Works Place.</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W11 - Gabriel&#39;s Wharf</h3><p id="isPasted">Garbriel&rsquo;s Wharf is an important point of connection between the Canal path, Water Lane, the existing railway underpass to Marsh Barton and potential future bridge across the Canal. A local node should be provided at Garbriel&rsquo;s Wharf, broadly as shown on the land use framework plan.</p><p>Development must ensure water access at the wharf is safeguarded. Opportunities for new improved access should be considered, including for canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Refer also to W05 Water related uses.</p><p>A multi-functional public space should be provided behind the wharf fronting the Canal. Building frontages should be well set back from the wharf to reduce overshadowing of the space. A pavilion building of 1 to 2 storeys with active frontages may be suitable to be located within this space.</p><p>Development should include non-residential ground floor uses with active frontages facing the space. Suitable uses could include water related uses such as boat hire, in addition to local shops, caf&eacute;s and work hub.</p><p>There are no specific development proposals for the existing homes at Gabriel&#39;s Wharf which are outside of the Code and Development Framework area.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697636225/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/blbuokjz2dcnrbko6l6l.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"><em>Illustrative view of one development option for Gabriel&#39;s Wharf. Existing apartments at Gabriel&#39;s Wharf are retained.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1696541201/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/cyhiybl17vo2bfyjqywa.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><em>Bristol Harbour Inlet Marina, Bristol</em></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#DC143C; background-color:lightpink; padding: 1em;"><h3>W12 - Clapperbrook Hub</h3><p id="isPasted">A local node should be provided by the Canal adjacent to Marsh Barton Station. This is a strategic gateway to the Riverside Valley Park with high connectivity for people walking, cycling and taking the train. There is an opportunity to provide a significant cultural attraction at Clapperbrook such as a regional wildlife centre, climate hub, outdoor activity centre or city-scale play space.</p><p>Other acceptable uses include boat and cycle hire, caf&eacute;, and replacement for the existing changing rooms. A new car park to the west of the Canal could replace the current Bromham&rsquo;s Farm car park which sits outside of the Development Framework and Design Code boundary. This would remove the need for cars to cross the narrow Canal bridge.</p><p>Limited development will be suitable in this location, buildings should be free standing structures of 1-2 storeys. Active frontages and spill out space for caf&eacute;s and community uses should front on to Clapperbrook Lane and the Canal.</p><p>Reference should be made to the Riverside and Ludwell Valley Parks Masterplan.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697636300/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/lh2pvedfnkbg8njqthuh.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustrative view of one development option for the Clapperbrook Hub.</em></p>

Comment on the Design Codes for Liveable Buildings.

Liveable Buildings

<div style="background-color:#6B8E23;"><h1>Liveable buildings</h1></div><h1 id="isPasted">Site wide codes</h1><p>The following section describes requirements which apply across the Water Lane area.</p><h2 id="isPasted">Residential amenity and housing types</h2><p>Development should generally provide safe and healthy living conditions and a good standard of amenity for future occupiers, and avoid unacceptable impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L14 - Housing space standards</h3><p id="isPasted">Housing designs must adopt the nationally described space standards.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L15 - Daylight</h3><p id="isPasted">All homes should receive direct sunlight, combined with solar shading where necessary. As a minimum at least one habitable room should receive direct sunlight throughout the year.</p><p>Communal areas in developments with smaller dwellings, such as student housing and co-living, should receive direct sunlight throughout the year.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L16 - Ventilation and dual aspect</h3><p id="isPasted">Homes must be predominantly dual aspect to achieve cross ventilation, varied outlook and access to sunlight through the day. Single aspect dwellings facing north or with 3 or more bedrooms will not be acceptable. Secure covered outside decks should be considered as a good option to allow a high percentage of dual aspect dwellings.</p><p>Single aspect units will be acceptable for smaller dwellings such as student housing and co-living. Communal areas in these development must be dual aspect.</p><p>Developments should avoid long narrow corridors and provide a maximum of 8 homes per stair and lift core.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697639041/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/b6bvdehignrsklis3hdo.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L17 - Relationship with existing buildings</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals must respect the setting, daylight and amenity of existing residents. Distance between buildings and window locations should be well considered and agreed with ECC on a case by case basis. Building heights should generally be no more than two storeys higher than existing neighbouring development.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697639129/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/bqet6zyviutzxdi1r6gr.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L18 - Noise</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals must demonstrate how acceptable noise levels are achieved within homes in line with best practice, whilst not compromising thermal comfort during warmer weather.</p><p>This can consider the location of habitable rooms, positioning of windows and doors, ventilation systems and where necessary sound attenuation measures. Key external noise emitters to consider include the railway, electricity substation, material reclamation facility and biogas plant among others.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L19 - Accessible homes</h3><p id="isPasted">Residential developments are encouraged to accommodate changes in tenants&rsquo; mobility, by designing housing to meet Building Regulations M4(2) accessible and adaptable dwellings standard.</p><p>Wheelchair accessible housing should be provided as part of a development housing mix to meet Building Regulations M4(3) wheelchair user dwelling standard.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L20 - Flexible homes</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should demonstrate how homes are flexible to residents&#39; different needs. Suitable space for a home office should be identified on plans. Bedrooms should be designed to accommodate multiple bed positions.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L21 - Storage</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposals should explore opportunities to provide dedicated secure ground floor storage for apartments in addition to the required cycle storage. Storage should be suitable for bulky furniture and large sporting equipment including kayaks. Storage is a suitable ground floor use for areas of the site within flood zones 2 and 3.</p></div><h2 id="isPasted">Street frontages</h2><p id="isPasted">Due to the flood risk within the Water Lane area, there may be streets where residential uses cannot be located on the ground floor. It is important that frontages and ground floors are well considered to provide active frontages, avoiding long sections of blank fa&ccedil;ades and inactive ground floors.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L22 - Raised ground floors</h3><p id="isPasted">Within flood zones 2 and 3 it may be acceptable to raise the ground floor above the flood level to provide dry safe access. This applies where the level change is small, generally less than 1 meter, subject to detailed advice from the Environment Agency. Proposals should:</p><p>&bull; Ensure they do not increase the flood risk outside the development.</p><p>&bull; Carefully consider how the level changes are managed within the public realm to ensure step free access.</p><p>&bull; Ensure frequent access points between levels.</p><p>&bull; Use planting to avoid large areas of blank retaining walls.</p><p>&bull; Incorporate street entrances to individual ground floor units to provide activation.</p><p>&bull; Communal residential entrances should be frequent and prominent to activate the street, including large, well lit glazed lobbies with covered entrances.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697639205/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/gvpxgbrni0298ep0rs5g.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustration of an acceptable approach to a raised residential ground floor frontage outside the neighbourhood centre and local nodes.</em></p><h2 id="isPasted">Street frontages</h2><p id="isPasted">Due to the flood risk within the Water Lane area, there may be streets where residential uses cannot be located on the ground floor. It is important that frontages and ground floors are well considered to provide active frontages, avoiding long sections of blank fa&ccedil;ades and inactive ground floors.</p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L23 - Public, private thresholds</h3><p id="isPasted">Proposed designs should clearly articulate the boundaries between public, communal and private space to ensure ownership and use is legible.</p></div><p><br></p><div style="border-width:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#6B8E23; background-color:#dfecdf; padding: 1em;"><h3>L24 - Non-residential ground floors</h3><p id="isPasted">Where residential units are provided on the upper floors only, careful consideration of the ground floor frontage should be given:</p><p>&bull; Glazed commercial frontages should be provided where possible, fronting on to key streets such as Water Lane, and the Neighbourhood Street.</p><p>&bull; Communal residential entrances should be frequent and prominent to activate the street, including large, well lit glazed lobbies with covered entrances. Secondary access routes above the design flood levels may be required.</p><p>&bull; Direct secure entrances to bike and kayak/canoe stores should be provided from the street to create activation.</p><p>&bull; Balconies and full height windows should be used on the first floor to provide interaction with and visibility of the street.</p><p>&bull; Blank frontages related to under croft parking and storage must not be located on key streets such as the Neighbourhood Street or fronting the local green space.</p><p>&bull; Where blank frontages are unavoidable they should be located on secondary streets such as green streets and green lanes, and should be kept to a minimum length.</p><p>&bull; Creative approaches to the blank frontages should be used including planting in front of and up the wall, patterned screens and decorative fa&ccedil;ade designs.</p><p>&bull; Where low vulnerability uses are located on the ground floor within the flood zone, they should incorporate resilience measures in line with best practice for all sources of flooding.</p></div><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697639316/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/nmp1pl0su19o2nla4agg.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustration of an acceptable approach to non-residential ground floor frontages outside of the neighbourhood centre and local nodes.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1697639374/projects/64fb04f1d37d9196d49bcd0e/sjtsrpq8so1l6vmwtnsl.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"></p><p><br></p>

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