Planning & strategy
An explanation of the design approach and access considerations where a statement is required.
A design and access statement explains the thinking behind a proposal and how people will use and access it. Whether one is needed, and its level of detail, should be established against the application and site circumstances.
Working with the design team, we explain the site appraisal, design evolution, layout, scale, appearance and access strategy. We connect the written explanation to the supplied drawings and identify where further information is needed to describe the design accurately.
You receive a proportionate statement that helps the reader understand the design decisions and access approach. It records the design rationale; it does not replace the architect’s drawings or specialist accessibility advice.
Existing and proposed drawings, design objectives and site context.
We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. Specialist surveys and assessments are coordinated where needed.
How our planning consultancy process worksILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW
Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.
This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.
Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.
Physical context, character, constraints and opportunities informing the design.
Explain the brief, options considered and how the design developed.
Set out proposed uses, development scale and accommodation.
Explain building arrangement, circulation and relationships with surroundings.
Describe height, form, materials and architectural treatment.
Explain planting, amenity space and the public or private realm.
Describe access to and within the development and the principles adopted.
Explain how consultation and relevant access issues influenced the proposal.
Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.
Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.
CASE STUDIES
Barking Road, Canning Town · London Borough of Newham
Chapter Road, Cricklewood · London Borough of Brent
Morland Road, Croydon · London Borough of Croydon
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Clear answers to help you plan your next step.
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Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryWe can agree the structure and information needs while the design develops, but the final statement must describe the proposal accurately. Design changes may require the written explanation to be revised.
Existing and proposed drawings, design objectives and site context.
The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.
We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.
PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT
This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.
Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.
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