Comment
Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Representation ID: 29682
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
The ability of PRS schemes to create quality places to live cannot be doubted, it is no different to any development in the built environment. It needs a clear brief, good design, delivery and collaborative working to make it successful architecturally and in urban design terms. Many authorities are developing PRS design guides to assist developers. The authorities may wish to follow a similar route, producing guidance in association with the developer as part of the AAP but the ULI UK residential council has recently produced "Build to Rent, A Best Practice Guide" which represents significant expertise in this area.
The ability of PRS schemes to create quality places to live cannot be doubted, it is no different to any development in the built environment. It needs a clear brief, good design, delivery and collaborative working to make it successful architecturally and in urban design terms. Many authorities are developing PRS design guides to assist developers. The authorities may wish to follow a similar route, producing guidance in association with the developer as part of the AAP but the ULI UK residential council has recently produced "Build to Rent, A Best Practice Guide" which represents significant expertise in this area.