Design and access statements4
1
An application under regulation 2 must be accompanied by a statement (“a design and access statement”) which explains—
a
the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works;
b
how the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works take account of—
i
the special architectural or historic importance of the building;
ii
the particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building; and
iii
the building’s setting; and
c
subject to paragraph (3), how issues relating to access to the building have been dealt with.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), a design and access statement shall also—
a
explain the policy adopted as to access, including what alternative means of access have been considered;
b
explain how the policy as to access takes account of—
i
the special architectural or historical importance of the building;
ii
the particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building; and
iii
the building’s setting;
c
state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation; and
d
explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the building have been addressed.
3
Paragraphs (1)(c) and (2) do not apply in relation to an application for listed building consent to carry out works affecting only the interior of the building.