This document is intended to be a practical and usable guide for all parties involved in the design and planning of development in Uttlesford. It sets out a series of considerations which, when followed, will combine to ensure that proposals are designed and delivered to the highest quality expected by Uttlesford District Council.

Introduction, provides guidance on how to use the code and the vision of the code.

Strategic Principles, provides over arching themes crucial to the future of Uttlesford which have guided the development of the code. Uttlesford Places, offering location specific and common local design cues from the built and natural environment to inspire contextual design responses. This is not intended to set rules on specific designs however to ensure design proposals consider a place specific design response which reflects the character of the local area;

District Wide Coding, provides the rules for good design to be applied in all proposals across Uttlesford. This section is structured in accordance with the National Design Guide themes - they should act as golden threads through all development in the district; and

Development scale coding, provides detailed requirements and supporting guidance to follow for different scales of new residential development. Applicants are expected to demonstrate how they have responded to the requirements, principles and objectives contained within each part. Development scale coding applies only to new residential development.

Delivery and Implementation, provides guidance on the necessary information required alongside applications, details of Uttlesford’s Design Review process and review of the design code as the local plan is prepared.