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Design statement
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<p>A design statement is a report required under <a href="/facts/England_and_Wales/nRu8tsxR">English and Welsh</a> planning law that sets out, illustrates and justifies the process that has led to the development proposals. It is required to be submitted to accompany a <a href="/facts/Planning_application/2EWb4p05">planning application</a>. </p><p>The <a href="/facts/DCLG/oetFDolr">DCLG</a> circular 01/2006 and the <a href="/facts/Planning_and_Compulsory_Purchase_Act_2004/KJbb6SxF">Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004</a>, compulsorily requires applicants to provide a Design & Access Statement as part of any planning application from 10 August 2006. This includes <i>outline</i> planning applications. </p><p><a href="/facts/Isochrone_map/3bfGQcE7">Isochrone maps</a> may be included. </p>