East Riding Design Code

The council previously conducted a period of public and stakeholder consultation in late 2023 and early 2024 on the then draft Design Code.  Changes to the 2023 draft code have been made based on the feedback received during that period of consultation. Some of the changes made include:

·       Combining the authority wide and place type codes onto the same page instead of being in separate chapters

·       Removal of required process requirements

·       Clearer code requirements and guidance 

·       Changes to the layout and imagery across the code  

·       A new compliance checklist format

Further changes have also been made to the document to reflect the local plan update to ensure the requirements reflect and deliver the aims of the updated local plan. The current consultation is asking for public feedback on the amended draft code 2024 which the council  plans to adopt as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to the East Riding Local Plan. Once adopted the code will be considered for all relevant and required planning decisions; giving applicants more certainty on the design details required for applications to be successful, and communities more confidence in the quality of design new developments must meet.

It is a requirement of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2023) that local authorities develop design guides and codes for their areas. A design code helps to clarify how the policies in the local plan should be applied, by providing further and more detailed requirements and guidance. The draft code includes both guidance and codes that aim to assist a diverse set of users, including applicants, decision-makers, and communities to access the quality of planning applications and new developments within the authority.

The draft code takes into consideration the landscape and the rich history and heritage of the East Riding. It seeks to encourage the creation of places that link people and nature, and where residents can enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
 

By investing in design quality now, we expect there to be a long-term benefit to East Riding residents for many years to come. 

The consultation will be open from Monday 21 October 2024 to Monday 2 December 2024.

To see a summary of the code please click here 

The following documents for review can be accessed here by clicking on the document titles.

Please note: the Excel files (Appendix F and G) will download to your device. They will then need to be opened from your device's file download location.

East Riding Draft Design Code
Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report
Habitat Regulations Assessment Stage 1: Screening Report 
Design Code Content Changes Statement 
Consultation Statement
Appendix E: Allocation Place Types
Appendix F: Full Applications Compliance Checklist (ALL CODES)
Appendix G: Outline Applications Compliance Checklist (ALL CODES)

Further Information

This survey can be made available in other languages or formats if required. To request another format, please contact us at:
Tel: (01482) 393647
Email: planningdesign@eastriding.gov.uk


Data Protection

Comments will be made available on the council website in due course. The council only redacts personal data with respect to email addresses, telephone numbers and signatures. To ensure we can log all responses and keep you informed of progress on the Local Plan, your details will be retained and used in accordance with our privacy notice, available to read at:  
 
www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/governance-and-spending/how-we-use-your-information/find-privacy-information/privacy-notice-for-forward-planning/  
 
Following the consultation period, the feedback will be collated and reviewed. Where appropriate changes will be made to the draft document prior to adoption of the document. It is anticipated that the Design Code SPD will be adopted in early 2025.

Comments will be made available on the council website in due course. The council only redacts personal data with respect to email addresses, telephone numbers and signatures. To ensure we can log all responses and keep you informed of progress on the Local Plan, your details will be retained and used in accordance with our privacy notice, available to read at: Forward Planning Privacy Notice

The information you provide in this consultation will be anonymous and kept confidential by East Riding of Yorkshire Council in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Personal information may be sometimes collected in order to make contact or respond to recipients, in such a case you will be asked to provide your personal information and its intended purpose will be stated. In some of these cases you will therefore no longer remain anonymous. However, you will be made aware if this is the case. This does not apply to prize draws, your personal information sits separate from main survey so you will remain anonymous. 

To see the privacy notice related to consultation please see the consultation privacy notice.

The Council uses SmartSurvey's software to create and administer the majority of its surveys. All survey responses are managed through SmartSurvey sub-processors, where data is stored securely by robust security features. 

The data will be kept securely by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council's consultation team. It may be used for informing decisions and for statistical purposes by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Details of SmartSurvey’s own privacy policy can be found on their website:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/privacy-policy

Complaints Procedure

We are looking at your satisfaction with the service received. If you have a specific complaint about the service or recent contact with the service, please use our complaints process on the following webpage https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/contact-the-council/feedback-complaints-and-compliments/ for any general feedback, please continue with the survey. 

Please note if the service recognises your feedback as a complaint this will be logged and responded to as a separate matter, under the corporate complaint and feedback policy.