Publisher Description

This book is an essential primer to help those involved in theplanning process secure higher standards of urban design and the delivery ofbetter places. The UK Government's policy for design in the planning system iscontained in the National Planning Policy Framework, with expanded guidancebeing provided in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This book supports andextends the PPG by providing explanations and examples of design guidance witha range of advice and illustrated examples that are structured, accessible andreproducible.Written by a team of experts overseen by Urban Design London, together, thecontributions combine knowledge and expertise to showcase an established,common and practical approach to delivering better urban spaces, not just inLondon but throughout the UK.

Author Biography

UDL has over 10 years' experience in training andsupporting practitioners in the topic of planning and urban design. Theyproduce a well-used and respected program of events and debates which hasallowed them to keep abreast of best practice, case studies and the practical problemspractitioners face.

Table of Contents

Preface
Part 1
Chapter 1: What is Design?
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
Part 2
Chapter 7: Understanding Plans and Drawings
Chapter 8: Small-scale Development
Chapter 9: Housing
Chapter 10: Landscape
Chapter 11: Environmental Issues
Chapter 12: Historic Environment
Chapter 13: Streets
Chapter 14: Public Space
Chapter 15: Tall Buildings
Chapter 16: Town Centres and Transport Interchanges
Chapter 17: Town Extensions and Large-scale Schemes 

Long Description

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. The book will be invaluable for planners, councillors, highway engineers and anyone involved in planning, creating or changing places. This book is written by a team of experts overseen by Urban Design London. Together, the contributions combine an impressive range of knowledge and expertise to set out a tried, tested and practical approach to delivering better urban places, not just in London but throughout the UK and abroad. "

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