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The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This guide illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice.
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
Guidance on creating design codes that promote the creation of successful places as set out in the National Model Design Code.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
The purpose of this document is to challenge thinking about the design and quality of our roads.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
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