Protecting Design Quality in Planning

September 2003

This CABE manual advises on deliverying quality built environment design through the planning system. Steps are outlined that planning authorities must take to protect design quality. The guide highlights the tools which are already available within the planning system and guides practice towards the most effective use of these mechanisms to ensure that planning delivers quality design.

Design manuals such as this are essential to bridge the gap between design policy and the product of the built environment.

Highly recommended reading for all planning officers.