There is growing concern that the design of many housing layouts has become dominated by the technical and engineering requirements of road design. We need to change our approach towards street design in new developments, if we are to realise our ambitions to produce better quality, more attractive and safe residential environments.

This Planning Advice Note ( PAN) provides advice on the design of better quality residential streets. It focuses on some key factors which can create successful street design. It also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of those involved. All of this is then brought together in 5 case studies which provide examples of good practice.

Scottish Executive Planning Directorate
Susan Stirling (Principal Planner), tel. +44 131 2447551

01/11/2005

policy

Urban Policy > Urban environment

Urban renewal, Land use