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Planning
Design Matters
In promoting “good design”, the councils Design and Heritage Champion helps to co-ordinate efforts to raise standards and quality of buildings and public spaces.
Our current champion is Councillor Robin Studd.
Use this page for information on
- The Civic Awards scheme
- Current design guidance
- Advice on Design and Access statement
Civic Awards Scheme
The scheme was successfully re-launched in 2009 in conjunction with the Newcastle Civic Society. For more information about winning schemes and the next awards, click on the Civic Awards page.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR THIS YEARS AWARDS. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1 AUGUST 2011
Design supplementary planning document for North Staffordshire (SPD)
Design and Access Statements
Such statements should help to provide a proper understanding of the site, its context and the proposed development. All sites situated in a Conservation Area or affecting a listed building require a comprehensive statement. For the latest information see the council’s page on Design and Access Statements and visit the CABE website.
