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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 8 Road Surface Course

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Road Surface Course ChecksEvidenceFrequency
Verification of materials (check PSV requirements and chipping source for HRA). Tickets All sources
Surface of binder course clean and free of contamination. Visual All lengths
Inspect completed surface regularity (check for drainage problems and possible areas of ponding). Visual All lengths
Bulk Sample Testing - Coated Chippings. Samples One per 20 tonne
Bulk Sample Testing - HRA/CGSC. Samples One per 150 tonne
Texture depth testing for HRA. Testing All wheel paths
Cores to assess thickness compaction and bond of all bound layers. Samples One per 100m (minimum three per site)
Rolling straight edge tests. Testing All wheel paths