One of the factors affecting planning permission is the design of buildings or extensions. A well-designed building is likely to be much more attractive to your neighbours. It'll also add more value to your home.
A design and access statement is a concise report. You'll need this to accompany certain types of applications for planning permission and listed buildings consent. You use them to explain how your proposed development is suitable for the site and setting.
The government has produced a series of design and access statements that you must complete as part of your planning application. You can download planning application forms.
Pre-application advice
You don't need design and access statements for all types of development. We recommend that homeowners and developers use our pre-application checking service. This will determine which statements are required for planning permission and to speed up the application process.
You can apply for the below advice: