Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Adopted Core Strategy

POLICY CP3: HIGH QUALITY BUILT ENVIRONMENT

All development proposals will be expected to achieve high quality standards in relation to the design and layout of new buildings and spaces. Proposals which address the following points and satisfy the more detailed design policies set out elsewhere in the LDF will be supported:

  • New developments should achieve a high standard of inclusive design. It should be legible, usable and permeable, and accessible to all those who may need to use them.
  • The safety of occupants, visitors and passers-by should be considered in the design of all development, and all reasonable efforts taken in the design and planning processes to prevent crime and minimise fear of crime. This should be undertaken in liaison with the Council’s crime prevention design officer.
  • All new development should conform to the highest standards of sustainable design.
  • Development should respect and strengthen local character and history and provide a sense of place.
  • Development which impacts upon the public realm should incorporate high quality landscaping and public art features where appropriate.
  • Buildings and spaces should be functional, durable, flexible and adaptable.
  • New development should preserve or enhance identified views, vistas and landmarks.
  • New or improved public spaces should be suitably vibrant or tranquil, in accordance with their function and setting.

For more information please see the Barking and Dagenham Adopted Core Strategy