Design and access statements

Summary

Design and access statements are required for applications for major development listed building consent or for developments in a designated area which consists of one or more dwellings; or building/buildings of 100sqm or more.

Please note you may wish to submit a design and access statement along with a household application to offer some clarity to the case however this is not a requirement.

The council has prepared guidance to assist applicants of larger scale developments in preparing design and access statements.