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Site and context analysis guide: capturing the value of a site

Welsh Government, 2016

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Sets out an approach for carrying out site analysis to support all development proposals. Focuses on site analysis, particularly on site conditions and the impact of development on site context, as an essential part of the planning and design process. Covers: culture and community; landscape, movement and infrastructure; and built form. Also contains case studies demonstrating site analysis for various development including rural, urban infill and a town centre plot.

History

Researched, written and compiled by the Design Commission for Wales.

ISBN

9781473457980

Subjects

Planning and development
General design information
Design
Planning control, Wales
Planning control

Publisher History

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.

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