Policy information sourced from the Islington Local Plan

T4 Public realm

  • All development proposals must engage positively with the public realm and must ensure that the public realm:
    1. is permeable, legible and designed with regard to pedestrian and cycle desire lines;
    2. provides for the safety and convenience of all users, including those with mobility, sensory and or cognitive impairments;
    3. increases natural surveillance, including through the provision of adequate lighting;
    4. contributes to the quality and quantity of green infrastructure; and
    5. promotes positive behaviours and social activities and encourages a diverse range of users to make use of space and facilities available.
  • Any remodelling of the public realm and/or streets, through a stand-alone proposal or as part of a wider development proposal, must be based on a contextual appraisal and the findings of a Route:Place analysis. All proposals must be designed in accordance with the Streetbook SPD and must maximise opportunities to deliver other policy objectives.
  • Street surface material(s) must:
    1. be durable and non-slip in all weather conditions;
    2. be permeable to avoid exacerbating flood risk;
    3. be contextual and reflect and enhance the character of particular areas; and
    4. enhance the quality of the surrounding architecture.
  • Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) must provide a detailed management plan which sets out how the space will be used and managed. Management plans must detail how the space can be utilised by a range of users; and how the space contributes to mixed and balanced communities. POPS must operate indistinguishably from public space. Adherence to management plans will be secured through legal agreement.
  • Free, publicly available provision of unisex accessible toilet, baby change and drinking water facilities should be provided within easy reach of any new or enhanced public realm where users are encouraged to dwell.
  • Design of the public realm must take into account Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures, ensuring that the correct level of protection is provided without imposing unnecessary restrictions on people using the public realm in the area.

For more information please see the Islington Local Plan