The government plans to introduce local design codes through a Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which will be formally announced as a legislative priority at the Queen’s Speech later today (10 May) ...

Last summer the Government introduced a National Model Design Code (NMDC). Inspired by the work of the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission, its purpose was to address concerns over a ...

Last week Berkeley Homes went to war with Michael Gove over the design quality of a scheme in Kent, but locally-adapted design codes mandated in proposed new legislation are meant to help avoid such ...

At a time when everyone – planners included – despairs at the length of time required to resolve even a tiny planning application, design codes offer the enticing possibility of clarity and certainty, ...