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Built Form

5.1.8 Building typologies

SHOULD

The following range and mix of typologies should be used on sites based on their area type and location:

Chester City Centre

  • Flats and mansion blocks: 60–100%
  • Terraces: 0 – 50%

Local centre / High street

  • Flats: 30–80%
  • Terraces: 40–60%
  • Semi-detached homes: 10–20%
  • Detached homes: 0–5%

Urban Neighbourhood

  • Flats: 10–40%
  • Terraces: 30–100%
  • Semi-detached homes: 20–35%
  • Detached homes: 5–10% (no more than 5 in a row)

Suburban

  • Flats: 0–10%
  • Terraces: 30–80%
  • Semi-detached homes: 20–50%
  • Detached homes: 5–10% (no more than 5 in a row)

Village

  • Flats: 0–5%
  • Terraces: 20–40%
  • Semi-detached homes: 30–60%
  • Detached homes: 20–40% (no more than 5 in a row)