Fitch, S.;
(2005)
A study into the use and effectiveness of urban design frameworks as a planning tool.
Masters thesis , University of London.
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Abstract
There is an increasing recognition of the importance of urban design in driving the aims of the UK planning system. This has arisen out of the recognition and acknowledgement derived through research and experience that incorporating principles of good urban design can bring many benefits to an area. This study sets out to investigate a set of research questions surrounding the preparation and use of a form of supplementary planning guidance known as Urban Design Frameworks. Through a literature review, and use of three London local authority case studies, the study draws conclusions in relation to the following questions: What are urban design frameworks and what is their purpose and function Where do urban design frameworks fit within the hierarchy of supplementary planning guidance Who produces the guidance and who are they produced for Is there a consultation process surrounding their preparation Are there variations in terms of their form, content, and objectives Does their content reflect their objective/s Do they cover the same spatial contexts What are their advantages/disadvantages Will there be an increase in the publication of area based design guidance documents by local authorities as a result of the requirement under the new planning system for Area Action Plans Through the analysis of the case studies, conclusions are made in relation to the varying names and nature of the guidance documents that are broadly categorised as area based design frameworks. Their overall advantages relate to their use in facilitating the planning process, whilst their disadvantages relate to the expense, time and resources required for their preparation.
| Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Title: | A study into the use and effectiveness of urban design frameworks as a planning tool. |
| Identifier: | PQ ETD:593885 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Thesis digitised by Proquest |
| UCL classification: | UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > The Bartlett School of Planning |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1446358 |
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