📐 Design & Access Statement
Create a professionally structured Design & Access Statement. Answer guided prompts across 7 sections — the builder generates a complete document ready for your planning application.
1. Project Details
Basic information about the application site and proposal.
This should match your application description.
2. Site & Context Assessment
Describe the existing site, surroundings, and character of the area.
Describe the building type, plot size, orientation, and any notable features.
Describe architectural style, materials, building heights, spacing, and landscaping patterns.
Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple.
3. Design Principles
Explain the design approach, form, scale, and appearance.
How does the development relate to the plot, street, and neighbouring properties?
Heights, ridge levels, eaves, and how they relate to existing buildings.
External materials, finishes, windows, doors, and roof covering.
4. Access
Describe access arrangements including vehicular, pedestrian, and inclusive access.
How does the proposal address inclusive design and accessibility requirements?
5. Residential Amenity
Address the impact on neighbours — privacy, daylight, outlook, and noise.
6. Planning Policy
Reference relevant national and local planning policies.
Reference specific NPPF paragraphs relevant to your proposal.
Cite the specific local plan policies and how the proposal complies.
7. Additional Considerations
Any other matters — sustainability, drainage, ecology, heritage, etc.