Find a Design code area type code
Use this page to find the code for the Design code area type you need to include in your data.
There are datasets that have Design code area type as a field. The code you put in this field must be one of the codes on this page.
If the field accepts multiple codes separated by a ; then each instance should be a code from the list below.
Where is this field used
- design-code/design-code-area/design-code-area-type/@code
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Below is a list of all the Design code area type records. Find the one you need and use the code in your data.
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| Name | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Science or Retail Parks | Areas of retail, office, science and technology parks. | business-science-retail-parks |
| High Rise City | Large City Centres where there are limited restrictions to height. | high-rise-city |
| Industrial Areas | Industrial areas often comprising manufacturing and storage. | industrial-areas |
| Local Centres | District and neighbourhood centres comprising high streets. Often a modest scale. | local-centres |
| Outer Suburbs | Low density suburbs with densities between 20-40dph. Minimal mix of uses. | outer-suburbs |
| Rural Settlements | Small isolated clusters of buildings. | rural-settlements |
| Suburbs | Residential area with densities between 40-60dph. A mix of short terraces and semi detached homes. | suburbs |
| Town / City Centre | A typical dense city typology with over 120dph and a strong mix of uses. | town-city-centre |
| Urban Neighbourhood | Neighbourhoods with densities between 60-120dph and a mix of uses. | urban-neighbourhood |
| Villages | Distinctive characterm often with an informal layout. | villages |
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