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Infographic: The Benefits of Design Codes

This infographic summarises the key benefits of design codes in the planning system.

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Infographic - The Benefits of Design Codes

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This infographic has been produced by the Office for Place to summarise the key benefits of design codes in the planning system. It sets out how design codes can help communities, policy makers, applicants and decision makers to:

  • Shape places through clear design requirements
  • Bring democracy forward and build trust
  • Increase efficiencies and simplify decision making
  • Create certainty and predictability of what is expected
  • Facilitate the building of more and better homes and places

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Published 17 July 2024

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