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2.4 UNIFORM 2.5 / CONSISTENT Residential STREET Rear Extensions
FRONTAGES
The front boundary railings are so high they
feel like security railings and undermine the
relationship of the frontage with the street.
2.4.5 Front Boundaries
Front boundary walls are typically part of the
uniform design of the residential frontage.
They often incorporate dwarf walls and / or
low-level railings. There will always be a
presumption in favour of this arrangement. As
well as contributing towards the uniformity of
the residential frontage low-level wall /
railing also permits a level of natural
surveillance without undermining the privacy
of the ground floor occupants. Boundary wall
/ railings should be designed in a manner that
is consistent with the existing street. They
should provide an open aspect. High solid
walls or railings that divorce the front façade
with the street will normally be resisted.
In line with the Council’s Streetbook, the loss
of the front boundary will be strongly resisted
where planning legislation provides control
(refer to 3.7.2).
An appropriate height for a front
boundary.
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Islington Urban Design Guide December 2006