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Question 3.4

4 of 19 in Place Making

Objective

To ensure that the preparation of a statement of design intent, that is informed by studies of the site and its surroundings, is discussed with the appropriate parties prior to finalisation.

Importance: Importance

Question

Will a design statement, incorporating the findings of context appraisals and explaining emerging design principles be discussed with the Local Authority prior to the application?

Targets and Justification

Best
Yes and involving SEEDA Design Champion and referencing Urban Design Compendium (English Partnerships)
Good
Yes - building on context appraisals that include landscape and ecological assets, existing street network, surrounding and prospective community and demographic appraisal, block & plot size and scale, height and massing.
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Medium and Large developments.

Ref: 22

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