What is an Urban Design Framework?
An UDF is a document which can help to guide, promote and control change. It is not a blueprint, more a flexible approach to managing and directing action and investment. Key aspects of the Framework include: Its focus – On the town centre as a focus for town life, vitality and economic success; Its timescale – Which includes short term projects and long term commitments; Its principles – Which reflect planning policy and set the ground rules for development; Its projects – Which involve the public sector, the private sector and local people; Its ambition – To create a place significantly improved and a legacy for future success. The Vision For Burton Latimer The Burton Latimer Urban Design Framework contains a strong vision to ensure the long-term future of the town centre: “Create a better place and strong legacy for the future through targeted intervention which supports an improved role and function for the town centre and a significantly improved environment, which creates a place
