Measuring Design Review
How can we monitor and evaluate the impact of design review?
This Practice Note identifies a concerning lack of publicly-available monitoring and evaluation of Design Review services. Drawing on research carried out as part of year-long placements in Epping Forest District Council (by Ione Braddick) and the London Borough of Hounslow (by Kathy McEwan) in April 2018 - 2019, it discusses how best practice might be developed within local planning authorities.
Recommendations include practical steps panels can put in place to measure and evaluate the impact of Design Review, and advice on when to monitor, what to measure and how to make the evidence available. The Practice Note is accompanied by a series of template surveys and reports which can be used to collect and present feedback from the different stakeholders involved in Design Review.
Associated Resources:
Measuring Design Review: Design Review Annual Report Template
Template / Planning
Measuring Design Review: Design Review Officers Feedback Survey Template
Template / Planning
Measuring Design Review: Design Review Elected Members Feedback Survey Template
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Measuring Design Review: Design Review Applicant Feedback Survey Template
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Measuring Design Review: Design Review Panel Members Feedback Survey Template
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Measuring Design Review: Design Review Longer Term Report
Template / Planning
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Running Reviews: In-House Design Review Management Dashboard
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Running Reviews: In-House Design Review Dashboard Template
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Engaging Members: How can Planning Committee Members be involved in Design Review?
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Diversifying Planning: How can we make sure design review panels represent the diversity of the communities they serve?
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Engaging Members: An Introduction for Planning Committee Members
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Running Reviews: How can Authorities manage efficient in-house Design Review services?
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