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Technical Advice Notes (Wales) 12

Welsh Government, 2016
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Technical Advice Notes (Wales)

Abstract

Aims to equip all those involved in the design of development with advice on: how 'Promoting sustainability through good design' and 'Planning for sustainable buildings' may be facilitated through the planning system; and the preparation and validation of mandatory design and access statements. Covers: definition of design, design process, design issues, local authority design policy/advice, sustainable buildings, design and access statements.

History

Supersedes TAN 12: Design (WG, 2014) and Circular 5/94, 16/94: Planning out crime (DOE/Welsh Office, 1994). Useful reference documents (included as footnotes and in Appendix 1) provide additional information which may be read in conjunction with this TAN.

ISBN

9781473458635

Subjects

  • General design information
  • Design
  • Planning and development

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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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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