“Major schemes should share a native 3-D file for assessment” - we do not understand what is meant by
a native 3-D file and suggest this needs to be clarified in non-technical terms. We think the ideal approach would be for the planning portal to provide a facility for computer models to be viewed on the web by consultees prior to approval. Currently the planning portal is one of the biggest obstacles to community engagement.
“Create attractive and appropriately-scaled built frontages to positively enhance streets and/or public spaces in both urban and rural settings.” - we suggest this needs to go further. Frontage is important but often neighbours will have a view from the back of a new development. The design has to be great quality from all viewpoints, and from walkways within.
Quality seems to be something that has been compromised on in many new developments, with
developers offering S106 money or a park to make up for the fact it looks horrible or is otherwise poor quality. There needs to be a higher minimum standard, which doesn’t leave room for horse-trading.