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The use of design codes to support the delivery of high-quality places is high on the Government’s agenda with the recent publication of a draft national design code and associated consultation.
This Case Study is based on work carried out by Joanne Preston during a year-long placement (April 2019 - March 2020) as a Principal Urban Design Officer for Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service. It consolidates lessons learned from experience of using design codes on Phase 2A of Northstowe new town and reflects on how design codes were negotiated, reviewed and applied for development that used modular construction methods.
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Supporting transformation through data transparency
Case Study / People
Delivering short-term interventions to empower communities and shape regeneration
Case Study / Placeshaping
Setting-up structures for community-led governance on strategic sites
Case Study / Communities
Testing new uses for underused public spaces to raise long-term ambitions
Case Study / Placeshaping
What does the planning department of the future look like?
Event Record / Planning
Applying design codes for modular construction methods on large-scale developments
Case Study / Placeshaping
Public Practice Capacity Building Survey Data 2020
Data / Planning
How can we make sure design review panels represent the diversity of the communities they serve?
Blog / People
Public Practice’s response to the Planning for the Future White Paper
Report / Planning
How can Authorities assess and unlock small sites for council-led housing?
Practice Note / Delivery
Making The Case For A Green Infrastructure Strategy
Guidance Note / Infrastructure
An Introduction for Planning Committee Members
Guidance Note / People
Design Review Checklist for Officers
Checklist / People
In-House Design Review Management Dashboard
Tool / Planning
Urban Design Tracker
Tool / Planning
Majors Meeting Tracker
Tool / Planning
Business Interview Template
Template / Economy
Industrial Land Audit Template
Template / Economy
Values Workshop Facilitator Notes
Tool / People
Engagement Workshop Facilitator Notes
Tool / People
Design Charrette Facilitator Notes
Tool / People
How should Authorities approach a resident ballot for estate regeneration?
Practice Note / Delivery
Design Quality Management Protocol
Tool / Delivery
Post-Permission Checklist
Checklist / Planning
Draft Retention Certifier Clause
Draft Clause / Planning
Draft Design Certifier Clause
Draft Clause / Planning
In-House Design Review Dashboard Template
Template / Planning
Design Review Panel Members Feedback Survey Template
Template / Planning
Design Review Officers Feedback Survey Template
Template / Planning
Design Review Elected Members Feedback Survey Template
Template / Planning
Design Review Applicant Feedback Survey Template
Template / Planning
Design Review Longer Term Report
Template / Planning
Design Review Annual Report Template
Template / Planning
Pre-Application Benchmarking Data
Data / Planning
Pre-Application Checklist
Checklist / Planning
How can Authorities engaged in direct delivery monitor design quality?
Practice Note / Delivery
How can Authorities meet their carbon emissions target in new developments?
Practice Note / Climate
How can officers respond to the climate crisis within an Authority?
Practice Note / Climate
How can Authorities develop and implement a green infrastructure strategy?
Practice Note / Infrastructure
How can Authorities lay the foundations for meaningful public participation?
Practice Note / Communities
How can Authorities best involve young people in planning and regeneration?
Practice Note / Communities
How can Authorities target the highest standards in energy performance for new council-led homes?
Practice Note / Climate
How can the public sector plan and deliver more inclusive and sustainable infrastructure?
Event Record / Infrastructure
How can Planning Committee Members be involved in Design Review?
Practice Note / People
How is COVID-19 changing public planning?
Report / Health
How might COVID-19 change the way we plan?
Event Record / Health
How can Authorities manage efficient in-house Design Review services?
Practice Note / Planning
How can officers improve design quality through the pre-app process?
Practice Note / Planning
How is COVID-19 changing the way councils engage with communities?
Event Record / Communities
How can local authorities facilitate meanwhile use for long-term community benefit?
Practice Note / Communities
How can public sector housing delivery teams share knowledge to improve design quality?
Practice Note / Delivery
How can planning be based on a better understanding of existing places and uses
Practice Note / Economy
How Can Public Sector Clients Develop Their Design Ambitions?
Practice Note / People
How Can Local Authorities Structure a Post-Permission Service?
Practice Note / Planning
How are Local Authorities tackling climate change?
Event Record / Climate
How can we monitor and evaluate the impact of design review?
Practice Note / Planning
How should village growth be shaped in rural areas?
Practice Note / Placeshaping
What are the best ways to deliver design-led pre-applications?
Practice Note / Planning