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.