• Home Page
• -
• Environment
• -
• Planning and building control
• -
• Design and access statements

Most types of applications must now be submitted with a design and access statement containing the information listed below:

• Use amount of development
• Indicative layout
• Scale indicative access points

Exceptions:
Statements will not be required for applications for:

• a change of use of land or buildings (unless it involves building works);
• engineering or mining operations;
• an extension to an existing dwelling or development within the site boundary of an existing dwelling, except where the dwelling is within a conservation area or a site of special scientific interest;
• application to display an advertisement;
• tree preservation order proposals; and
• hazardous substances applications.

Guidance
For guidance on the changes to the development control system visit the Communities and Local Government website.

For guidance on how to read, write and use design access statements, visit the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment website (CABE).

Note:
Applications received on or after the 10 August 2006 which do not contain a design and access statement will not be accepted. They will be sent back to you complete with your payment.