Practical guides on Design & Access Statements, permitted development rights, NPPF policy, and planning applications in England.
A clear explanation of what a DAS is, when planning authorities require one, what it must cover, and how to write one that supports your application.
Read article →Everything architects need to know about Class A permitted development rights for rear extensions — size limits, height rules, neighbour consultation, and when you need prior approval.
Read article →A practical, section-by-section guide to writing a DAS that planning officers find compelling — with advice on policy citations, site context, and design justification.
Read article →What the tilted balance is, when it applies, how Housing Delivery Test results affect it, and how to use it to strengthen your planning application.
Read article →A guide to the key local plan policies across East Sussex — covering design, housing, heritage, and sustainability requirements for planning applications.
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