In proposed changes to the NPPF, the government is consulting on a National Model Design Code with the Secretary of State saying “For the first time in the modern planning system, beauty and placemaking will be a strategic policy in their own right.
This will put an emphasis on granting permission for well-designed buildings and refusing it for poor quality schemes. ….we are asking all local authorities to work with local communities to produce local design codes or guides, …that new buildings will be expected to meet.”
This is good news.
Many landowner clients are long term stewards of land and care what takes place on land sold to housebuilders. As always, the devil will be in the detail but there are plenty of examples of great design and organisations such as the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment have been a leader in this field for many years. It also makes commercial sense for developers by winning support for good design.
Please contact Nick Harper if you wish to discuss anything on 07528 089419 or nickharper@hawkspur.co.uk –
