Design and access statement
New legislation by the government now requires applicants to provide a Design and Access Statement to accompany all planning applications within the "designated areas" (which includes the National Park) with the following exceptions:
- change of use applications ( where no building works are involved)
- proposals for engineering or mining operations
- advertisement applications
- tree work applications
- storage of hazardous substances
Below is a guidance notice that has been produced by the Authority to assist applicants in the preparation and submission of Design Access Statements.
Guidance on Design and Access Statements (55 KB)
The legislation prohibits the Authority from registering an application unless it is accompanied by a Design and Access statement.
