New Legislation - April 2010
From 6 April 2010, the Government is expanding the range of development that is exempt from the requirement for a Design and Access Statement. The documents below confirm the new requirements.
Design and Access Statements Revisions - 6 April 2010
Information Requirements and Validation - CLG March 2010
The downloadable 1APP Forms and their associated checklists have already been amended and the full Validation Checklist document is currently being amended to reflect these changes and will be available shortly.
Design and Access Statements - Information and Householder Form
It is a legal requirement for the majority of planning applications, and all listed building consent applications, to be supported by a Design and Access Statement (DAS).
For planning applications the need for a DAS will be dependent on the scale and nature of the proposal and also whether the site is within area which is designated as a Conservation Area, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
All householder applications for sites in a Conservation Area or requiring Listed Building consent will need Design and Access Statements.
Applications that require a DAS will not be valid unless the required Statement is submitted. An information sheet (to be made available shortly, currently being updated) provides help with preparation of Statements.
A Design and Access Statement is a short report accompanying and supporting a planning application to illustrate the process that has led to the development proposal, and to explain the proposal in a structured way. It should explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the scale, layout and appearance characteristics of a proposal.
The level of detail required in a design and access statement depends on the scale and complexity of the application.
For householder applications - extensions and alterations to residential properties, a short Statement Form is available, to simplify the process.
The Statements will allow the District Council, neighbours, consultees and other stakeholders to have a wider appreciation of the proposed scheme, its design and how the proposal has been developed.
For further information please contact us on 01789 260304 or by email at planning.applications@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260306.
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