| Description |
189 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1: How planning and design fit together -- 1. What is design and how does it relate to planning? -- 2. The characteristics of well-designed places -- 3. Aspects of development form -- 4. Legislation, planning and decision-making -- 5. Who is involved -- 6. Processes related to design -- 7. Understanding plans and drawings -- Part 2: Design specifics -- 8. Small-scale development -- 9. Housing -- 10. Landscape -- 11. Environmental issues -- 12. Historic environment -- 13. Streets -- 14. Public space -- 15. Tall buildings -- 16. Town centres and transport interchanges -- 17. Town extensions and large-scale schemes |
| Summary |
This book offers an introduction to planning secure higher standards of building, open space and neighbourhood design and the delivery of better places.The UK Government's policy for design in the planning system is contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), with expanded guidance being provided in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This book expands on these and provides up to date explanations, examples, top tips and practical advice to help the reader understand and apply national design policies and guidance. The book is structured with general principles and concepts described in Part 1, and Part 2 explaining how these can be applied to particular development types, such as housing, public space or tall buildings |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
City planning.
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| Author |
Transport for London (Organization), issuing body
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Urban Design London, author
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| ISBN |
1859467482 |
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9781859467480 |
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(PDF ebook) |
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