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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
5.14 Adaptability: Housing which is robust and adaptable to
changing requirements.
Housing should be designed so that it can adapt to the
changing requirements of residents over time. Houses
should be capable of easy internal and external
adaptation including extensions into garden space and
use of loft space.
5.15 Sustainability: Minimising resource consumption:
• The development should be designed based upon
principles of good practice in achieving sustainable
design.
• Walking, cycling and use of public transport are placed
ahead of car use.
• Houses should be of bespoke design and maximise
passive solar gain / energy efficiency.
• Building products, where possible should be sourced
locally.
• Opportunities exist throughout the site to enhance ecology
and biodiversity in the following locations:
5.16 Public Realm and Landscape Design
• Streets: Streets should be designed so that they create a
quality multi-purpose environment. They should offer
priority to pedestrians, parking for cars as appropriate,
quality hard and soft landscaping, a positive interface with
buildings and a safe and secure atmosphere enhancing
real and perceived personal safety.
• Public Open Space: There are a number of opportunities
within the development to create public open space.
These spaces will create the heart of the social
environment and need to be designed with quality and
distinction
• Accessibility: All streets and spaces should be
accessible for people with disabilities.
Figure 5.23: Quakers Walk
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Within the 35m landscape buffer between Quakers
Walk and the development.
Within the proposed landscape buffers between the
development and Parkfields / Roundway Park.
Within proposed streets / open spaces throughout the
development.
• Sustainable drainage should be an objective of the
development.
FIGURE 5.23
Ref: 04744
May 2005
Issue Number 1