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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.
The S38 Adoption Process

Developer Obligations

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New development must integrate with the existing community and physical infrastructure.

Planning obligations are legal obligations entered into to mitigate the impacts of a development proposal.

There are two mechanisms for securing improvements to, or the provision of, infrastructure beyond the red line boundary (excluding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)):

  • Section 106 Agreement (S106)
  • Grampian condition for works to be completed under a Section 278 Agreement (S278)

Planning Obligations Protocol