Design Code Pathfinder Programme – Spring 2023 update
An overview of our Design Code Pathfinder programme.
Location of Design Code Pathfinders around England
In March 2022 we announced that 25 areas were to share in £3 million of funding to support the production of local design codes using the National Model Design Code.
The Pathfinder authorities have been working over the last year to develop their codes. This includes codes prepared at different scales, including authority-wide codes, site-specific codes, and codes covering new settlements or urban extensions.
The Pathfinder programme runs until 31 May 2023, and will be followed by learning materials and a programme of events to allow for the sharing of lessons learnt and good practice. This will help ensure local councils and neighbourhood planning groups throughout England benefit from the work the Pathfinders have undertaken.
We will continue to update this page as findings from the programme emerge.