‘Places for Living’: Residential Design Guide for Birmingham Residential development is the major land use in Birmingham and the majority of new development proposals within the city will continue to be for new homes. It is important that residential areas are desirable, sustainable and enduring. They should provide good quality accommodation in a safe and attractive environment, which people choose as a place to live. In March 2001 the City Council approved ‘Places for Living’ as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG). The document is now a major material consideration for determining planning applications for all development proposals within Birmingham containing a residential use. The aim of ‘Places for Living’ is to emphasise quality of design and sustainability based on proven design principles. The guidance also reflects national planning policy as well as building on the principles of good urban design contained within the Birmingham Plan. To order a copy of Places for Living contact richard.healy@birmingham.gov.uk For more information or if you would like to discuss any part of the guidelines you can contact: City Design Team Planning Birmingham City Council Alpha Tower Suffolk Street Queensway Birmingham B1 1TU Tel: 0121 303 3223 Fax: 0121 303 3193 e-mail: martin.brown@birmingham.gov.uk If you would like to see a copy of 'Places for Living' please select the attachment below.