Upton (design codes)
Key Principles
- Achieving variety through codes
- Streamlining the planning process
Details
Design codes were developed to deliver the vision for Upton, a sustainable urban extension on the edge of Northampton. The mixed use scheme will deliver approximately 1400 energy efficient homes, a primary school, shops, offices, cafes/restaurants, public house, nursery, interpretation centre, playing fields and a country park.
The site uses a Sustainable Urban Drainage System to minimise environmental impact, together with higher densities to reduce land take and integrated infrastructure to link adjoining brownfield developments.
The use of the codes has led to better designs, which in turn has helped to speed delivery with detailed applications for the various sites within Upton taking approximately 8 weeks to be approved. This has been achieved through significant upfront investment of time and resources from those developing the codes and the development of effective processes for dealing with applications. The codes now provide clear design guidance and instruction for all parties.
Other Information
- Location: Northampton
- Project Team: Key partners: English Partnerships, Princes Foundation,West Northamptonshire Development Corporation,Northampton Borough Council nbsp; Developer: Paul Newman New Homes, Cornhill Estates,Miller Homes, David Wilson Homes Masterplanner: EDAW, Alan Baxter, PellFischmann, Quartetfor English Partnerships and Princes Foundation
- Contact: www.englishpartnerships.co.uk/upton.htm
