4.6 Character Area 3 - The Ladyfield Terraces

Diverse neighbourhoods

Varied typologies support a range of households promoting mixed communities, with opportunity for active ground floors, e.g. workspace, retail to be located at key nodes

An interesting and dynamic townscape

Creating a varied street and roofscape with bays, dormers, terraces to create interest and richness whilst maintaining a calm, cohesive feel with repeating house types.

Buildings at gateways or key entrances

Terraces are typically bookended with a building rotated 90 degrees to create dialogue across roads and streets

Streets and gardens

Lanes alternate with gardens and play zones to weave between the terraced ribbons