Design and access statement

A design and access statement must:

• explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development

• demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how the design of the development takes that context into account

• explain the policy adopted as to access, and how policies relating to access in relevant local development documents have been taken into account

• state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken on issues relating to access to the development and what account has been taken of the outcome of any consultation

• explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the development have been addressed

If the application is for a listed building, the statement should also include:

• a brief explanation of how the design has taken into account the historic and special architectural importance of the building/ the particular physical features that justify its designation as a listed building and the building's setting

• any specific issues that arise because the building is listed

• if it is not possible to provide inclusive design, this needs to be expanded upon in the statement