Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan

DSC3: Design Affecting the Public Realm

Development proposals which create, or have a significant impact on, the public realm should:

  1. maximise legibility and permeability of the public realm through the layout of buildings, landmarks and landscaping;
  2. seek to maintain flexibility of use, uncluttered spaces and easy movement through the space through the use of public art, street furniture and infrastructure including signposting/way finding;
  3. maximise opportunities for urban greening and opportunities for climate change adaptation through planting. This should involve native planting where possible. In no cases should non-native invasive species be used in sensitive landscapes including water–courses;
  4. avoid creating ‘left-over’ spaces with no clear purpose or function.

For more information please see the Local Plan