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	NB: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.		NB: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

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	NB: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.		NB: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.

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	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.

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	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf Department for communities and local government guidance on planning.]		* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf Department for communities and local government guidance on planning.]

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−	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements are only required for buildings of more than 1,000 ~~sqm~~, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements are required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 ~~sqm~~.	+	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements are only required for buildings of more than 1,000 sq. m, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements are required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sq. m.

	Requirements for design and access statements must also be proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be necessary to validate the application. Applicants are allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary and local authorities then either have to justify the demand or waive it.		Requirements for design and access statements must also be proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be necessary to validate the application. Applicants are allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary and local authorities then either have to justify the demand or waive it.
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	# Access for emergency services if appropriate.		# Access for emergency services if appropriate.

−	NB ~~the~~ National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.	+	NB: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.

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	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements are only required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements are required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.		From 25 June 2013, design and access statements are only required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements are required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.

−	Requirements for design and access statements must also be proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be ~~<u>~~necessary~~</u>~~ to validate the application. Applicants are allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary and local authorities then either have to justify the demand or waive it.	+	Requirements for design and access statements must also be proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be necessary to validate the application. Applicants are allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary and local authorities then either have to justify the demand or waive it.

	For more information see [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].		For more information see [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

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	Design and access statements are prepared as part of the documentation to support a planning application. They explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to particular aspects of the proposed development. Design and access statements may include plans, elevations and other illustrations, photographs and for large or complex schemes a model of the proposed development.		Design and access statements are prepared as part of the documentation to support a planning application. They explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to particular aspects of the proposed development. Design and access statements may include plans, elevations and other illustrations, photographs and for large or complex schemes a model of the proposed development.

	Design and access statements should explain:		Design and access statements should explain:
−	*Amount (how much development is proposed). For residential development, this the number of proposed units and for all other development, the proposed floor space for each proposed use.	+
−	*Layout:	+	* Amount (how much development is proposed). For residential development, this the number of proposed units and for all other development, the proposed floor space for each proposed use.
−	#The relationship between buildings and public and private spaces within and around the site.	+	* Layout:
−	#Accessibility of the site for users, such as travel distances and gradients, and the orientation of blocks and units in relation to any site topography to afford optimum accessibility.	+
−	#The impact of the layout on the energy consumption and thermal comfort during winter and summer performance.	+	# The relationship between buildings and public and private spaces within and around the site.
−	#Crime prevention measures.	+	# Accessibility of the site for users, such as travel distances and gradients, and the orientation of blocks and units in relation to any site topography to afford optimum accessibility.
−	*Scale:	+	# The impact of the layout on the energy consumption and thermal comfort during winter and summer performance.
−	#The height, width and length of a building or buildings in relation to its surroundings.	+	# Crime prevention measures.
−	#The size of building parts, particularly entrances and facades.	+
−	#Why particular heights have been selected.	+	* Scale:
−	#How these relate to the site’s surroundings and skyline.	+
−	#How they relate to the human scale.	+	# The height, width and length of a building or buildings in relation to its surroundings.
−	*Landscaping:	+	# The size of building parts, particularly entrances and facades.
−	#Purpose of landscaping private and public spaces.	+	# Why particular heights have been selected.
−	#Its relationship to the surrounding area.	+	# How these relate to the site’s surroundings and skyline.
−	#A schedule of planting and landscaping materials.	+	# How they relate to the human scale.
−	*Appearance of the development:	+
−	#The appearance of the place or buildings proposed.	+	* Landscaping:
−	#How this relates to the appearance and character of the development’s surroundings.	+
−	#How the decisions about texture, contrast, tone and lighting have considered accessibility.	+	# Purpose of landscaping private and public spaces.
−	*Context:	+	# Its relationship to the surrounding area.
−	#Steps taken to understand the local context (physical, social and economic characteristics as well as planning policies).	+	# A schedule of planting and landscaping materials.
−	#How local context has influenced the design.	+
−	#Consultation with the local community and local access groups as well as with local authority planning, building control, conservation and design and access officers. Explanation of how these views have been take into account.	+	* Appearance of the development:
−	#Opportunities, constraints and conflicting issues.	+
−	*Use:	+	# The appearance of the place or buildings proposed.
−	#Proposed use or uses.	+	# How this relates to the appearance and character of the development’s surroundings.
−	#Their distribution across the site.	+	# How the decisions about texture, contrast, tone and lighting have considered accessibility.
−	#Accessibility to and between them.	+
−	#Their relationship to uses surrounding the site.	+	* Context:
−	*Access (access to the development, not internal aspects of buildings):	+
−	#Access to buildings, spaces and transport.	+	# Steps taken to understand the local context (physical, social and economic characteristics as well as planning policies).
−	#Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.	+	# How local context has influenced the design.
−	#Any consultation undertaken.	+	# Consultation with the local community and local access groups as well as with local authority planning, building control, conservation and design and access officers. Explanation of how these views have been take into account.
−	#Access for emergency services if appropriate.	+	# Opportunities, constraints and conflicting issues.
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		+	* Use:
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		+	# Proposed use or uses.
		+	# Their distribution across the site.
		+	# Accessibility to and between them.
		+	# Their relationship to uses surrounding the site.
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		+	* Access (access to the development, not internal aspects of buildings):
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		+	# Access to buildings, spaces and transport.
		+	# Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.
		+	# Any consultation undertaken.
		+	# Access for emergency services if appropriate.

	NB the National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.		NB the National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable developments. This should be reflected in design and access statements.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Building regulations.	+
−	*Detailed planning application.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Outline planning application.	+	* Constraints.
−	*National Planning Policy Framework.	+	* Detailed planning application.
−	*Planning permission.	+	* Outline planning application.
−	*Statutory approvals.	+	* National Planning Policy Framework.
−	*Sustainability.	+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Statutory approvals.
		+	* Sustainability.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf Department for communities and local government guidance on planning.]
−	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/designaccess Planning portal guidance on design and access statements.]
−	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]]	+	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf Department for communities and local government guidance on planning.]
−	[[Category:Design]]	+	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/designaccess Planning portal guidance on design and access statements.]
		+	* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]
		+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].
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		+	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Design]]

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	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].		*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

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	<u>Note</u>		<u>Note</u>

−	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements ~~will~~ only be required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements ~~will be~~ required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.	+	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements are only required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements are required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.

−	~~Design~~ and access statements ~~will~~ also be ~~required to be more~~ proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be <u>necessary</u> to validate the application. Applicants ~~will be~~ allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary, and local authorities ~~will~~ then either have to justify the demand or waive it.	+	Requirements for design and access statements must also be proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be <u>necessary</u> to validate the application. Applicants are allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary and local authorities then either have to justify the demand or waive it.

	For more information see [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].		For more information see [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

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		+	<u>Note</u>

	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements will only be required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements will be required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.		From 25 June 2013, design and access statements will only be required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements will be required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.

−	Design and access statements will also be required to be more proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and information requests must be necessary to validate the application. Applicants will be allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary, and local authorities will then either have to justify the demand or waive it.	+	Design and access statements will also be required to be more proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and any information requests must be <u>necessary</u> to validate the application. Applicants will be allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary, and local authorities will then either have to justify the demand or waive it.
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		+	For more information see [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

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	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/designaccess Planning portal guidance on design and access statements.]		*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/designaccess Planning portal guidance on design and access statements.]
	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]
		+	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1238/contents/made The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013].

	[[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:Sustainability]]
	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]
	[[Category:Planning_permission]]		[[Category:Planning_permission]]

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		+	From 25 June 2013, design and access statements will only be required for buildings of more than 1,000 sqm, housing developments of 10 dwellings or more and developments requiring listed building consent. In conservation areas, design and access statements will be required for single dwellings or buildings of more than 100 sqm.
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		+	Design and access statements will also be required to be more proportionate to the scale of the proposed development, and information requests must be necessary to validate the application. Applicants will be allowed to challenge demands that they think are unnecessary, and local authorities will then either have to justify the demand or waive it.
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	Design and access statements are prepared as part of the documentation to support a planning application. They explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to particular aspects of the proposed development. Design and access statements may include plans, elevations and other illustrations, photographs and for large or complex schemes a model of the proposed development.		Design and access statements are prepared as part of the documentation to support a planning application. They explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to particular aspects of the proposed development. Design and access statements may include plans, elevations and other illustrations, photographs and for large or complex schemes a model of the proposed development.

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	*Planning permission.		*Planning permission.
	*Statutory approvals.		*Statutory approvals.
		+	*Sustainability.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
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	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/publications/design-and-access-statements CABE guidance on design and access statements.]

		+	[[Category:Sustainability]]
	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]
	[[Category:Planning_permission]]		[[Category:Planning_permission]]