Join this Breakfast Talk exploring how design codes can be successfully produced to efficiently deliver high-quality people-first development.
In 2021, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) highlighted the need for local planning authorities to establish design codes. These codes outline and illustrate the parameters for physical development of a site or area according to local context. This helps streamline development and ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-designed places. The expedited planning process as a result of design codes makes them a continued priority for the new Labour government with their ambition to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029.
However, it was left unclear in the NPPF who would create these design codes and what scale of area they would cover leaving little guidance on design code production. The National Model Design Code was created in response to these uncertainties as a detailed guide on how to produce successful design codes. With this resource, there is now a growing opportunity for architects and developers to collaborate with local authorities and communities on shaping design in the planning process by aiding in design code production.
The Earls Court Design Code, led by The Earls Court Development Company, in collaboration with Hawkins\Brown, Studio Egret West and with input from the community, and the Staples Corner design code by Brent Council with help from RCKa, 5th Studio and The Sortition Foundation are two examples that can serve as a reference point future design code production standards. In this Breakfast Talk, we will hear from those involved with the creation of these codes who will share lessons they’ve learned on design code production and how design codes can effectively contribute to building well-designed places.
Programme
08:00
Registration and Breakfast
08:30
Welcome from Chair
Esther Kurland, Director, Urban Design Learning
08:35
National Model Design Code
Andy Von Bradsky, co-author of the National Model Design Code
08:45
Earls Court
Sharon Giffen, Head of Design, The Earls Court Development Company
08:52
Staples Corner
John Stiles, Placemaking Manager, Brent Council
08:59
Panel Discussion
Speakers above, plus:
Matthew Morgan, Director, The Quality of Life Foundation
Katja Stille, Director, Tibbalds
09:20
Q&A
09:30
End
