B3.4.2 Addressing areas of open space

Code: 3.40c

Buildings adjoining areas of open space (particularly in residential developments) must be orientated to maximise views to and across these spaces. In addition to promoting good passive surveillance, this orientation enhances visual and physical connections to nature.

Exception: Where orientating a building towards the open space would prevent it from providing frontage onto the street, the layout must balance both objectives to maintain street enclosure and surveillance whilst maximising views to the open space.

Public open space surrounded by a black iron fence and with some newly planted trees. There is red brick block paving between the open space and dwellings to the left hand side. The dwellings are three storeys and rendered white with solar panels shown on the roof.

Figure 82: Shows homes on Kestrel Way in South Elmsall which face onto a central green space, providing a good sense of overlooking (Code: 3.40c)