Part 3Connected listed building applications

Chapter 1Applications and publicity

Design and access statements

29.—(1) A connected listed building application must be accompanied by a statement (“a design and access statement”) which explains—

(a)the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works which are the subject of the application,

(b)how the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works take account of—

(i)the special architectural or historic importance of the building,

(ii)the particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building, and

(iii)the building’s setting, and

(c)subject to paragraph (3), how issues relating to access to the building have been dealt with.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), a design and access statement must also—

(a)explain the approach adopted as to access to the building, including what alternative means of access have been considered, and how policies relating to access in relevant local development documents have been taken into account,

(b)explain how the approach to access takes account of—

(i)the special architectural or historic importance of the building,

(ii)the particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building, and

(iii)the building’s setting,

(c)state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken on access to the building and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation, and

(d)explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the building have been addressed.

(3) Paragraphs (1)(c) and (2) do not apply in relation to a connected listed building application for consent to carry out work affecting only the interior of the building.