6.1 Urban design principles
Getting basic principles right from the outset will speed up the planning process and is key to creating beautiful and popular places which residents and neighbours can love for generations. Designing places that are walkable, sustainable, attractive and inclusive will enhance quality of life, promote economic vitality and celebrate Cheshire West and Chester’s built identity so as to deliver Planning Policy DM3 (Design, character and visual amenity) and DM 20 (Mix and type of new housing development).