S1: A strong street hierarchy is created between the Mews and Oxpens Road.

S2: The orientation of the houses allows the sun to hit both sides of the block where residential housing is the primary use.

S3: South-east facing side looks onto the park. 

S4: The subject block is adjacent to the main road running through the site. Giving it high footfall and easy access.

S5: The block is also at the entrance of the site where maximum footfall will be present