New Homes

This section of the code applies to new dwellings from a single new house up to 25 new dwellings. Developments of 25 or more dwellings will require a site-specific masterplan which addresses the National Model Design Code and the Lake District design code requirements and guidance.

Design information to submit with a planning application:

The type and level of information to be submitted with a planning application depends on the nature and impacts of the application itself. The ‘How to Apply’ page of the our website provides guidance on what these different levels and types of information are, and when they are required.

All applicants should submit the checklist at the end of the Design Code.

Use the links below to scroll through the design code.

Site context

Context and Character

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Character types
  • Site context and assessment
  • Historic assessment

Built Form

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Density and height
  • Efficient land use
  • Accessibility

Identity

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Local character
  • Building and roofing materials
  • Boundary walls and paving
  • Construction and embodied energy
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Sustainable Design

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Energy hierarchy and efficiency
  • Space standards
  • Lighting, aspect and privacy

Nature

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Gardens and balconies
  • Biodiversity net gain
  • Flood risk and street trees

Movement

This chapter includes codes relating to:

  • Street network
  • Walking and cycling
  • Inclusive streets