Part One
How Planning and Design Fit Together

Good design is indivisible from good planning. That sentiment, included in national planning policy for many years, is at the heart of this part of the book. We explain how planning legislation, policies and processes influence how design is dealt with. We discuss who gets involved, when and how, and we explain the basic principles through which design and planning, together, can create good places that meet political objectives.

CHAPTERS IN PART 1

1 What is design and how does it relate to planning?

2 The characteristics of well-designed places

3 Aspects of development form

4 Legislation, planning and decision-making

5 Who is involved

6 Processes related to design

7 Understanding plans and drawings