We have reviewed the draft Design Guide SPD document and have a few comments and observation to make.
1) The photo on the front of the document is from a development in Bedford Borough Council Area. If you are trying to push for good design do you not think a CBC example should be used?
2) We feel the general tenure of the document looks too much historically backwards and only reuses examples from previous versions.
3) There are new dwelling types and configuration that have not been included within the documentation I.e. Extra care at Dunstable & Houghton Regis, single storey courtyard dwellings and higher density back to back dwellings with first floor amenity spaces.
4) Can you include within the document useful Architectural examples of recent award winning designs or links where further information could be cross referenced. To assist we have collated residential design example document with examples for your consideration.