6Processes related to design

The previous five chapters covered how design and planning work. This chapter considers the different processes involved, who uses each, and how they intertwine.

Who Uses which Process?

A variety of professionals and other interested people are likely to be involved in the design of a scheme – how it is conceived, developed, discussed, changed and finally built. Some professions have their own set design stages, which interweave with the planning process. These are set out below.

What the NPPF Says

‘Applicants will be expected to work closely with those directly affected by their proposals to evolve designs that take account of the views of the community. Proposals that can demonstrate this in developing the design ...

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