Tag Archives: CABE

Revised Design Review Principles and Practice

Posted on February 15, 2013 by MichaelWellock

The CABE team at the Design Council, the Landscape Institute, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) have jointly produced an update to the industry standard best practice document ‘Design Review, Principles and Practice. The publication of the National Planning Policy Framework on March 2012 reinforced the role of Design Review in ensuring high standards of design in all new developments. The key changes in the new Design Review Guidance include A revision of the 10 principles of design review which are now firmly the focus of the document A restructuring of the document to focus on outlining the principles that should constitute core planning guidance on design review, followed by clear concise … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Planning Resources From Cabe at the Design Council

Posted on August 2, 2012 by MichaelWellock

  CABE at the Design Council have created a new web site devoted to neighbourhood planning. Here you can find a comprehensive set of resources including: Briefings, Q and As; Guides; Toolkits; Case Studies (with a link to Kirkwells’ Neighbourhood Planning News); and Research There are also discussion boards. Follow this link to go to the Cabe at the Design Council Neighbourhood Planning pages. To find out how Kirkwells can help plan the future of your neighbourhood click here or call: 01282 872570   ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications •  Appeals • Sustainable Development • Urban … Continue reading

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