In our capacity as statutory consultee, we strive to make sure any new waterside development seeks to enhance the wider waterway corridor and protects the intrinsic qualities that waterways offer. This can be achieved in several ways and is dependent on many factors.
Measures and designs that enhance our network can help to promote the utilisation of our waterways by new and existing communities. This has the potential to enhance the wellbeing of people who live and work close to our network.
Each waterside location needs to be considered individually, with no single design approach being appropriate in all locations. To help local planning authorities, developers, local communities and others with an interest in good planning and design around our historic network of canals and towpaths, the Trust has developed “Designing for Canals” guidance, to be read in conjunction with national design guidance and best practice.
This guide can be referenced or used to inform production of design policies and guidance, design codes and masterplans to promote high quality waterfront design and the creation of great waterside places.
