The design companion for planning and placemaking

This book is an essential primer to help those involved in planning secure higher standards of building, open space and neighbourhood design and the delivery of better places. The UK Government's policy for design in the planning system is contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), with expanded guidance being provided in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This book expands on these and provides up to date explanations, examples, top tips and practical advice to help the reader understand and apply national design policies and guidance. The book is structured in an easy to use fashion, with general principles and concepts described in Part 1, and Part 2 explaining how these can be applied to particular development types, such as housing, public space or tall buildings.

Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Contributors; Preface; PART 1 HOW PLANNING AND DESIGN FIT TOGETHER; Chapter 1: What is design and how does it relate to planning?; Chapter 2: The characteristics of well-designed places; Chapter 3: Aspects of development form; Chapter 4: Legislation, planning and decision-making; Chapter 5: Who is involved; Chapter 6: Processes related to design; Chapter 7: Understanding plans and drawings; PART 2 DESIGN SPECIFICS; Chapter 8: Small-scale development; Chapter 9: Housing; Chapter 10: Landscape; Chapter 11: Environmental issues; Chapter 12: Historic environment

Chapter 13: StreetsChapter 14: Public space; Chapter 15: Tall buildings; Chapter 16: Town centres and transport interchanges; Chapter 17: Town extensions and large-scale schemes; References; Index; Image credits