Guidance

Urban design in the planning system: towards better practice

This guide is intended as a companion to planning policy guidance and subsequent planning policy statements and aims to encourage better design.

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By Design: Urban Design in the Planning System - Towards Better Practice

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This guide is intended as a companion to planning policy guidance and subsequent planning policy statements and aims to encourage better design and to stimulate thinking about urban design.

The guide is relevant to all aspects of the built environment, from the design of buildings and spaces, landscapes, to transport systems; and for planning and development at every scale, from streets and their neighbourhoods, villages and cities, to regional planning strategies.

The findings and recommendations in this report are those of the consultant authors and do not necessarily represent the views or proposed policies of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

This is a priced publication available from TSO (The Stationery Office), PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN. Order through the Parliamentary Hotline (Lo-call): 08457 023 474, fax: 0870 600 5533, textphone 0870 240 3701, email: book.orders@tso.co.uk or visit www.tsoshop.co.uk to buy online.

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Published 14 November 2012

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