(a) New-build development must include landscape design and infrastructure as an integral part of the design and layout of development including, where appropriate, paths and green spaces and sustainable drainage, including permeable hard surfaces.

(b) Landscaping planting should include a variety of local species of trees and shrubs, including tree planting within the garden space of new dwellings.

(c) The layout of new-build development must: prioritise pedestrian convenience and safety by linking to surrounding footpaths where possible and the creation of safe and attractive paths within the development, and, encourage better accessibility for all (including people with disabilities), to, within and from the development.

(d) New-build development must include active frontages (with windows) to adjacent streets and spaces, to provide natural surveillance.

(e) New-build development should be designed and located to avoid and minimise adverse impacts on existing properties, by reason of proximity, access for maintenance, over-shadowing and loss of light.

(f) New dwellings must include screened storage for bins and recycling, located away from street frontages.

(g) The orientation of new dwellings should take account of natural light, solar gain and summer over-heating.

(h) Particular support is given to development that incorporates green design features, such as surface water harvesting, storm water harvesting, grey water collection and reuse, on-site energy generation, green walls, green or brown roofs, or other green features.

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