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A. Planning Better Streets

A. Planning Better Streets

Sets the principles for street design at the earliest stages, informing masterplanning, site selection and pre‑application discussions. This section establishes the vision, objectives and policy context to ensure streets support place‑making, movement, safety and long‑term sustainability from the outset.

B. Designing Better Streets

B. Designing Better Streets

Provides detailed design guidance to support full, detailed and Reserved Matters applications. This section translates the overarching principles into layout, alignment, dimensions and place‑based design requirements to create safe, inclusive and well-functioning streets.
C. Delivering Better Streets

C. Delivering Better Streets

Defines the technical specifications, standards and processes required to deliver adoptable, durable and high‑quality streets. This section covers construction, materials, approvals and maintenance to ensure designs are implemented as intended and perform effectively over time.
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Community and Stakeholder Engagement

community

Engagement with the Community

Engagement with the HLLFA

Meetings

Providing Information to Support Your Planning Application

How to use this code?

Streets are public assets. They must be safe for all, pleasant, durable and affordable to maintain. They keep people moving but they are not just for moving through. They are spaces for our children to play, for neighbours to meet, places to dwell and enjoy. 

Step 1

Read Our Vision for, and the Principles of Better Streets

Step 2

Browse the Golden Rules for Better Streets

Step 3

Read through Part A and Part B’s code

Step 4

Use the Checklist to self-assess

Golden Rules →