DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTS
From 10 August 2006, the Government determined that all planning applications with a few exceptions must be submitted with a Design and Access Statement. The Council can refuse to validate a planning application until an acceptable statement has been received.
Useful guidance is provided in the documents available to download below.
HDC Design and Access Statement - Overview and Summary
HDC Design and Access Statement - Overview and Summary (47kb)
The Council's Design and Access Statement. You will need Adobe Acrobat Viewer to read this file which can be downloaded using the link on the left of this page.
Design and Access Statements for Planning Applications
Design and Access Statements for Planning Applications (120kb)
The Design and Access Statements for Planning Applications and Listed Building Consent. You will need Adobe Acrobat Viewer to read this file which can be downloaded using the link on the left of this page.
Government Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System
Government Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System (112kb)
Government Guidance on changes to the Development Control System - Section 3 deals with accessibility. You will need Adobe Acrobat Viewer to read this file which can be downloaded using the link on the left of this page.
Advice on preparing and using Design and Access Statements
Advice on preparing and using Design and Access Statements (889kb)
Advice from Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) on how to prepare and interpret Design and Access Statements. You will need Adobe Acrobat Viewer to read this file which can be downloaded using the link on the left of this page.
The Horsham and District Access group review all planning applications every 3 weeks. If you are disabled and would like to be part of the consultation process contact Damian Brewer on 01403 215648 or email: building.control@horsham.gov.uk