Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)
DMD 37 Achieving High Quality and Design-Led Development
- Development that is not suitable for its intended function, that is inappropriate to its context, or which fails to have appropriate regard to its surroundings, will be refused.
- Development should capitalise on the opportunities available for improving an area in accordance with the following objectives of urban design:
- Character: Locally distinctive or historic patterns of development, landscape and culture that make a positive contribution to quality of life and a place’s identity should be reinforced;
- Continuity and Enclosure: Public and private spaces and buildings are clearly distinguished, safe and secure;
- Quality of the Public Realm: Safe, attractive, uncluttered and effective spaces and routes should be provided;
- Ease of Movement: Development should be inclusive, easy for all to get to and move around, connect well with other places, put people before private vehicles and integrate land uses with sustainable modes of transport;
- Legibility: Development should be easy to understand with recognisable and intuitive routes, intersections and landmarks;
- Adaptability and Durability: Development should be durable and flexible enough to respond to economic, social, environmental and technological change. Its design and materials should ensure long term resilience and minimise ongoing maintenance;
- Diversity: Where appropriate, development should provide variety and choice through the provision of a mix of compatible uses that work together to create viable places that respond to local needs.
- All development should create safe and secure places and comply with the principles of Secured by Design.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Policy 30.
For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)