In building at high density, is it necessary to build tall?
Original Article Summary
Glen Richardson (pictured), associate partner in Carter Jonas’ Cambridge office December’s NPPF introduced some significant policy changes – notably on housing targets and the 5-year land supply. The fact that it largely removed the controversial references to the word ‘beauty’ has received less media attention. And yet the question of whether or not design is being […] The post In building at high density, is it necessary to build tall? appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
The December NPPF removed 'beauty' requirements and shifted to localised design codes for high-density development areas, potentially making planning approvals more predictable while maintaining design standards.
Investor Relevance
Changes to design code requirements and density policies could streamline planning applications and reduce subjective rejection risks, particularly for higher-density developments in regeneration areas and urban extensions.
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