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Area Types
The rules within the Design Code are influenced by Area Types. The Area Types have been defined in line with the National Model Design Code that helps create places with varied character that people value. Most towns and villages contain a mix of Area Types, with compact, denser centres to quieter residential areas and greenspaces. Understanding these differences helps to ensure that new developments enhance the character of each place.
Development must respond to the settlement character and where residential schemes of 250 + dwellings are proposed they must provide at least 2 Area Types.
The five defined Area Types are:
Chester City Centre
Local Centre or High Street - for example the centres of Northwich, Tarporley and Ellesmere Port
Urban Neighbourhood - for example Ermine Road in Hoole, Handbridge and Trinity Gardens in Frodsham
Suburban - for example Curzon Park, George Drive in Parkgate and Upton Grange in Chester
Village - for example Church Street in Great Budworth, Church Street in Malpas and Neston Road in Willaston.
These are illustrated in the pictures below.
Street typologies
Street types help balance how streets are used for travel and as places where people live, meet and spend time. Creating a clear street hierarchy ensures that each street is designed appropriately for its purpose, location and intended use, resulting in places that are easy to navigate, well connected, safe and meet the needs of local communities.
This table provides a range of street types that can be used in new developments, helping to make the design and planning process more efficient.
Street type
Description
Principal streets
Larger streets that carry traffic through an area, while also providing space for buses, walking, wheeling and cycling in attractive, tree-lined neighbourhoods
Primary residential streets
Main streets that carry higher levels of traffic, including buses and other public transport
High streets
Busy streets with shops, services and places for people to move around, meet and spend time
Secondary residential streets
Streets that connect different neighbourhoods and may include schools, community facilities and local traffic
Tertiary streets
Narrow lanes, mews streets, access lanes or alleys that mainly provide access to a number of homes or buildings and frequently limit vehicle access
Industrial roads
Roads in industrial and business areas, connecting sites to main roads while providing safe access for people walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport
Area Types
The rules within the Design Code are influenced by Area Types. The Area Types have been defined in line with the National Model Design Code that helps create places with varied character that people value. Most towns and villages contain a mix of Area Types, with compact, denser centres to quieter residential areas and greenspaces. Understanding these differences helps to ensure that new developments enhance the character of each place.
Development must respond to the settlement character and where residential schemes of 250 + dwellings are proposed they must provide at least 2 Area Types.
The five defined Area Types are:
Chester City Centre
Local Centre or High Street - for example the centres of Northwich, Tarporley and Ellesmere Port
Urban Neighbourhood - for example Ermine Road in Hoole, Handbridge and Trinity Gardens in Frodsham
Suburban - for example Curzon Park, George Drive in Parkgate and Upton Grange in Chester
Village - for example Church Street in Great Budworth, Church Street in Malpas and Neston Road in Willaston.
These are illustrated in the pictures below.
Street typologies
Street types help balance how streets are used for travel and as places where people live, meet and spend time. Creating a clear street hierarchy ensures that each street is designed appropriately for its purpose, location and intended use, resulting in places that are easy to navigate, well connected, safe and meet the needs of local communities.
This table provides a range of street types that can be used in new developments, helping to make the design and planning process more efficient.
Street type
Description
Principal streets
Larger streets that carry traffic through an area, while also providing space for buses, walking, wheeling and cycling in attractive, tree-lined neighbourhoods
Primary residential streets
Main streets that carry higher levels of traffic, including buses and other public transport
High streets
Busy streets with shops, services and places for people to move around, meet and spend time
Secondary residential streets
Streets that connect different neighbourhoods and may include schools, community facilities and local traffic
Tertiary streets
Narrow lanes, mews streets, access lanes or alleys that mainly provide access to a number of homes or buildings and frequently limit vehicle access
Industrial roads
Roads in industrial and business areas, connecting sites to main roads while providing safe access for people walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport
