East Anglian Planning & Biodiversity Seminar 22nd November 2018
SUFFOLK DESIGN
CONTENTS Introduction Partners Why
Suffolk Design Our Focus Our Approach Our Process Next Steps Our Website
INTRODUCTION
Major
initiative funded by Ministry of Housing, Local Government & Communities One of 68 projects funded through Planning Delivery Fund Funding to support: Design Innovation Joint working
Deliver
Government’s ambition of more homes
PARTNERS
All Suffolk Local Authorities
Client group of:
Close working with The Broads Authority
Supported by a consultancy team of:
Suffolk County Council Forest Heath District Council St Edmundsbury Borough Council Ipswich Borough Council Mid Suffolk District Council Babergh District Council Suffolk Coastal District Council Waveney District Council
Hemingway Design Design South East Hudson Architects
Project is managed by Suffolk Growth Programme Board and integrated with the wider FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH that is being developed
WHY SUFFOLK DESIGN?
Suffolk has to grow…
….new homes, workplaces, schools and infrastructure are needed to meet to meet current and future needs.
Ensuring good design is embedded in the process of delivering this growth will ensure our places look good and “function” both now and in the future
OUR FOCUS Transformational
approach: Producing design guidance – deliver growth that is integrated into Suffolk’s settlements and landscapes and that responds to context Delivering a wider programme of learning, CPD and networking for staff, members, development industry and communities
OUR APPROACH Not a linear approach…looking for a ripple effect Respect the past …. embrace our future Accept changes to the way we live & work … and future proof our designs to be flexible
OUR APPROACH (2) Build / grow well connected communities that embrace healthy lifestyles and reflect our demographics Ensure integrated access & development of homes and services Reflect all environments … urban, rural & coastal Deliver social and economic benefit through good design
OUR APPROACH (3) Create attractive places where people choose to live Work with the existing landscape and create new green infrastructure with space to mature
OUR PROCESS The Product Background research Consultations with local teams / stakeholders
Planners Highways Environment Police Other stakeholders
Surveys National / international comparators & best practice Topic Papers setting the scene
OUR PROCESS (2) The Programme Training courses Roundtables Area conferences & showcases Study tours
NEXT STEPS Moving towards “product” being ready for Spring / Summer 2019 Then need to look at how to take through with Local Plans
OUR WEBSITE
www.suffolkdesign.uk