Proposals for new development within the STC.4 site should incorporate:
i) buildings of mass and scale that closely reflects that of the surrounding area;
ii) buildings and features that create a sense of enclosure to public frontages and;
iii) focal features (e.g. architectural treatment and public art) in particular to draw attention to corners and pathways and to define spaces.
Finally, designs should carefully consider topography and roofscape.

Policy HD.3 (Conserve & Enhance)

Proposals for the STC.4 site shall:
i) retain and suitably incorporate No.8a and where practicable the Engine Lane wall and;
ii) give further thought to the inclusion of No.2-3 Bridge Street and designs should not compromise that future possibility;
iiii) Include a heritage evaluation of existing properties and where appropiate explore the possibility of retention and/ or recording of features of historic interest

Policy HD.4 (Public Realm)

Active frontages* are required to all public aspects to the street, links and basin and these spaces must serve as new public spaces incorporating quality hard landscaping softened by tree planting and structural elements.
NOTE: active frontages provide rooms and windows to the front elevation.