1. Once upon a time
We had national design policy which said:
‘Design is aesthetics, is not a planning matter, and
refusals could lead to award of costs’
That was in the 1980’s
And we built..............
2. Then design was about more than looks
1997 - PPG1 updated following
‘Quality in Town and Country’
‘Design is about relationship
between buildings and spaces.
Good design is an aim of
planning and should be
encouraged everywhere’
We started to build.....
3. PPS1 took matters further
2005 - said
‘good design is indivisible from good planning
opportunities should be taken to improve way places
work for people.’
Referenced ‘By Design’ (written after PPG1)
4. By Design First ‘official’ design guidance?
The two
pages that
always
seemed to
fall out
5. Next the NPPF
2012 – continued much of PPS1 design wording but maybe
trumped by economic benefits and viability?
6. NPPF Design bit summed up
Change to Improve. Lasts. Local Identity.
Human Experience, Function, Attractiveness. Inside,
Outside, Private, Public.
Optimise Potential. Safe. Accessible. Mixed.
‘concentrate on guiding: Scale, Density, Massing, Height,
Landscape, Layout, Materials, Access’
‘Avoid unnecessary
prescription... Don’t
stifle innovation’
Use
Early Engagement,
Design Review,
Codes.
10. Design Related Draft Guidance
Air quality
Climate change
Historic environment
Vitality of town centre
Floodrisk
Making an application
Local plans
Light pollution
Natural environment
Noise
Open space, green
space
Viability
Water supply
11. Why does
it matter,
how to
apply
policy?
What
objectives
can good
design
help us
achieve?
What is
a well
designed
place?
How
should we
consider
the layout
and form
of
buildings
and
spaces?
Which
planning
tools can
we use to
help
achieve
good
design?
Are there
specific
design
issues for
different
dev types?
PPG structure
12. To.. ensure development meets wide
range of planning objectives
To.. enhance quality of buildings and
spaces
To.. address needs of different users
Secure quality through local plans
Applications should reflect design
policies
Why does
it matter,
how to
apply
policy?
13. What
objectives
can good
design help
us achieve?
Support local character
Cohesive/vibrant neighbourhoods
Public safety/crime prevention/health
Safe and effective streets
Inclusive access
Efficient use of resources
Network of green spaces
List 1
21. List 2
What is a
well
designed
place?
Functional
Distinctive
Attractive
Adaptable/Resilient
od public space
Easy to move around
support mixed uses
Good public space
Easy to move around
36. Which
planning
tools can
we use to
help
achieve
good
design?
Generic and single area design
guides
Briefs, masterplans, codes
Engagement and competitions
Design reviews
Permission agreements and
conditions
Lacuna 2003 It said ‘urban design should be taken to mean the relationship between different buildings; the relationship between buildings and the streets, squares, parks waterways and other spaces which make up the public domain; the nature and quality of the public domain itself; the relationship of one part of a village, town or city with other parts; and the patterns of movement and activity which are thereby established: in short, the complex relationships between all the elements of the built and unbuilt space. As the appearance and treatment of the spaces between and around buildings is often of comparable importance to the design of the buildings themselves, landscape design, whether hard or soft, should be considered as an integral part of urban design. 15. Good design should be the aim of all those involved in the development process and should be encouraged everywhere. Good design can help promote sustainable development; improve the quality of the existing environment; attract business and investment; and reinforce civic pride and a sense of place. It can help to secure continued public acceptance of necessary new development.
Claredale street winner housing design completed scheme awards 2010. created new street, interesting nesting of units within what look like terraced houses.
Two lists – qualities design should try to achieve and the things the design can change/play with.
Myatts field lambethWe are still working out impact of NPPF. This scheme is good, on the cusp of policy change. Not sure it would be as is if designed now – with push for higher densities
Myatts field lambethWe are still working out impact of NPPF. This scheme is good, on the cusp of policy change. Not sure it would be as is if designed now – with push for higher densities
Lord Matthew Taylor of Goss Moor review ended Dec 2012 so DCLG have had just over a year to sort out new guidance
And here is beta version, final version due any day.
