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Practice

Policy, guidance and technical resources to support the delivery of Kent's Sustainable Design Principles.

Responding to key policy, technical standards and best practice design and placemaking guidance, is critical to achieving high-quality places in Kent and Medway which align with Kent’s Sustainable Design Principles. 

The following sections are primarily structured around the requirements of Kent County Council's expert teams and guidance they provide.

Infrastructure & Technical Guidance

1. Highways

Standards and technical guidance for highways in new development
1. Highways →

2. Public Rights of Way

Kent's network of Public Rights of Way (PROW) - footpaths, bridleways and Bvways within and connecting developments.
2. Public Rights of Way →

3. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Requirements for integrating sustainable drainage into new development, in line with DEFRA's National Standards.
3. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) →

Additional Best Practice Resources

4. Climate Adaptation

Designing for flood risk, overheating and long-term climate resilience
4. Climate Adaptation →

5. Cultural Placemaking

How to embed cultural identity, heritage and creative placemaking into the design process.
5. Cultural Placemaking →

6. Sport, Physical Activity & Public Health

Guidance from Active Kent on embedding sport, physical activity and health infrastructure.
6. Sport, Physical Activity & Public Health →

7. Ecology

Biodiversity net gain, habitat protection and ecological considerations for development proposals
7. Ecology →

8. National Landscapes

Design guidance related to the two National Landscapes in Kent, which together cover around one third of the county’s land area.
8. National Landscapes →