Welcome to the Design and Access Statement library containing some key advice documents that will assist in achieving the highest possible quality in the design of a development.
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Design and Access Statements: How to Write, Read and Use Them
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CABE |
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In May 2006, the government introduced changes to the planning applications process. This guide shows how the process of making a planning application encourages everyone to think about how inclusive, practical and attractive a place will be once it is built. |
Design and Access Statements (PDF File - 919.6 Kb) |
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Urban Compendium 2
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English Partnerships |
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The UDC2 contains a range of case studies which provide examples of how specific barriers have been overcome in delivering good urban design. Together with the guidance text these should promote and understanding of how the best projects deliver quality.
This document can be ordered free of charge from the English Partnerships web site. Attached for you interest is the Introduction to the guide setting out the fundamental areas to consider.
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Introduction (PDF File - 603.7 Kb) |
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Building in Context - New development in historic areas
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CABE & English Heritage |
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Shows a series of case studies in which achievement is far above the ordinary and trying to draw some lessons both about design and about the development and planning process. |
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Building in Context (PDF File - 2942.5 Kb) |
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Creating Excellent Buildings
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CABE |
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A summary of the essential advice document for clients in the process of creating an excellent building |
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A Guide for Clients (PDF File - 1103.6 Kb) |
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By Design
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DETR |
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The central message is that careful assessments of places, well-drafted policies, well-designed proposals, robust decision-making and a collaborative approach are needed throughout the country if better places are to be created. |
By Design (DOC File - 364 Kb) |
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Urban Design Compendium
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English Partnerships & The Housing Corporation |
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The purpose of this Compendium is to help equip project applicants, funding bodies and interested third parties with guidance on achieving and assessing the quality of urban design in developing and restoring urban areas.
This document can be ordered free of charge from the English Partnerships web site. Attached for you interest is the Introduction to the guide setting out the fundamental areas to consider.
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Introduction to the Compendium (PDF File - 565.3 Kb) |
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Circular 0106 GUIDANCE ON CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM
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Section 3 of this circular covers the requirement for design and access statements to accompany applications for certain types of permission and consent (coming into force 10 August 2006). |
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Circular 0106 (PDF File - 552.1 Kb) |
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Environmental Impact Assessment: guide to procedures
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The procedure requires the developer to compile an Environmental Statement (ES) describing the likely significant effects of the development on the environment and proposed mitigation measures. The ES must be circulated to statutory consultation bodies and made available to the public for comment. Its contents, together with any comments, must be taken into account by the competent authority before it may grant consent. |
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Environmental Impact Assessment (PDF File - 370.1 Kb) |
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Design Reviewed Town Centre Panel
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CABE |
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Lessons learnt from retail projects reviewed by CABE's expert design panel. |
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CABE_Retail (PDF File - 731 Kb) |
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Sustainable Urban Extensions: Planned Through Design
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English Partnerships |
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The work described in the report points to the significant contribution Enquiry By Design can make to towns and cities – extensions that deliver a much higher environmental, social and economic performance than has been the case. |
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Urban Extensions (PDF File - 461.1 Kb) |
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South Tyneside Design Guide
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South Tyneside Council |
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This document focuses on the sense of place in South Tyneside and how new developments should be responding to sites, through good design, within the Borough. |
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STDG (PDF File - 1843.7 Kb) |
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