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Lichfield District Council, Lichfield District Design Code and Birmingham Road Design Code
Lichfield District Council
The Lichfield District Design Code is a groundbreaking initiative, being one of the first district-wide Design Codes to be adopted outside the Government’s National Model Design Code (NMDC) Pathfinder Programme. This strategic document sets out clear design standards for both new and existing developments in Lichfield, ensuring the district’s unique character is preserved and enhanced. It aligns with the Lichfield Local Plan and the Lichfield 2050 Strategy, which aims to create a ‘Green, Confident, Prosperous and Active’ district.
The Code addresses the challenge of repetitive, generic developments often seen in the absence of clear design guidance within the Local Plan, ensuring higher-quality, distinctive designs across all types of development.