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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

Key Build Stage 7 Block Paving

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Block paving checksEvidenceFrequency
Verification of block and bedding sand material. Ticket All sources
Verification of grit infill material for permeable paving (2-4mm, 6-8mm). Ticket All sources
Ensure road is power washed and mechanically swept prior to drilling binder course infiltration holes and swept clean following drilling (permeable paving sites). Visual All lengths
Inspection of cored infiltration holes in binder course e.g. spacing intervals and depth (permeable paving sites). Visual All lengths
Inspect approved laying patterns (mortar infill not to be used). Visual All lengths
Ensure sufficient edge restraints. Visual All lengths
Check correct thickness, colours and dimensions of blocks. Visual All lengths
Check correct kerb faces. Visual All lengths
Check depth of bedding sand/course within tolerances (+10mm). Visual All lengths
Inspect completed surface regularity (check for drainage problems and possible areas of ponding). Visual All lengths
Inspection of jointing grit, ensuring joints are filled to the top of the block (permeable paving). Visual All lengths