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Design and access statements

Required in all circumstances except for engineering or mining works, or a change of use (where there are no external alterations to elevations or extensions etc).  

The document(s) below appear in Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. In order to view a document you will need to have Acrobat Reader installed. (Those with visual impairments may wish to investigate Access Adobe, which provides tools and information to help make PDF files more accessible).

• Advice Note 2 Design and Access Statements (173 KB, 2 pages)
• Template (51 KB, 2 pages) for the design and access statement

If you are working on a scheme that requires a design and access statement you may wish to contact the Council's Access Officer on access@peterborough.gov.uk

No. 1062 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010:

• SI 2006/1062 - Web version (HTML)
• SI 2006/1062 - Print version (PDF - 73 KB)
• SI 2006/1062 - Explanatory Memorandum (PDF - 694 KB)

No. 1063 The Planning (Applications for Planning Permission, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006:

• SI 2006/1063 - Web version (HTML)
• SI 2006/1063 - Print version (PDF - 48 KB)
• SI 2006/1063 - Explanatory Memorandum (PDF - 671 KB)

Useful links

• CABE Guidance on design and access statements
• Access advice