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Draft design code

Design code five principles collage

Open for comments from Tuesday 13 February to Monday 11 March.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our project so far, to help develop a design code for existing northern suburban neighbourhoods in Cambridge.

We are now sharing the completed draft document.

Your input in phase 1 helped us understand your neighbourhood. In phase 2 we created the emerging five principles based on your priorities, and in phase 3 we set out specific detailed guidance on the design code.

Select the 'Take the survey' button to leave your feedback on the draft.

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The design code

The code is structured around the five principles that are memorable and have a clear focus.

Each principle includes a range of technical design guidance showing how it can be delivered and how the principles can successfully work together to make attractive places.

The five principles of the design code are:

  1. Make space for nature
  2. Prioritise walking and cycling
  3. Thriving public spaces
  4. Enhance character
  5. Increase sustainability

The design code follows the National Model Design Code and is informed by the 10 characteristics of place as set out in the National Design Guide. The code includes a combination of mandatory requirements (musts) and recommendations (shoulds).

It will help guide investment, set a framework to coordinate, guide and assess development through the planning process. It will also enable and empower individuals and landowners to improve their homes and the surrounding landscape.

Have your say

We are pleased to present the draft of the design code for your detailed feedback. You can find the draft design code document attached at the bottom of this page.

Select the 'Take the survey' button on this page to leave your comments.

Next steps

The design code will take account of your feedback.

Once finalised, the document will be put forward for formal consultation in the summer of 2024, with a view to being adopted by the council as a Supplementary Planning Document.

Five principles diagram

Five principles diagram

Phases

Phases overview
Draft design code

Draft design code

13 February 2024 - 11 March 2024

We are now sharing the completed draft document, which is attached on this page.

Select the 'Take the survey' button at the top of the page to leave your feedback on the draft.