Are those the Planning Policy Statements that state:"16. Matters to consider when assessing design quality include the extent to which the proposeddevelopment:– Is easily accessible ...– Provides, or enables good access to, community and green and open amenity andrecreational space (including play space) as well as private outdoor space such asresidential gardens, patios and balconies.– Is well integrated with, and complements, the neighbouring buildings and the local areamore generally in terms of scale, density, layout and access.– Facilitates the efficient use of resources, during construction and in use, and seeks toadapt to and reduce the impact of, and on, climate change.– Takes a design-led approach to the provision of car-parking space, that is well-integratedwith a high quality public realm and streets that are pedestrian, cycle and vehicle friendly.– Creates, or enhances, a distinctive character that relates well to the surroundings andsupports a sense of local pride and civic identity.– Provides for the retention or re-establishment of the biodiversity within residentialenvironments.17. Particularly where family housing is proposed, it will be important to ensure that the needsof children are taken into account and that there is good provision of recreational areas,including private gardens, play areas and informal play space. These should be welldesigned,safe, secure and stimulating areas with safe pedestrian access"(Extracts from PPS3: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/planningpolicystatement3.pdf)and"– deliver safe, healthy and attractive places to live; and,– support the promotion of health and well being by making provision for physical activity""Protection and Enhancement of the Environment17. The Government is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of the natural andhistoric environment, in both rural and urban areas. Planning policies should seek toprotect and enhance the quality, character and amenity value of the countryside and urbanareas as a whole. A high level of protection should be given to most valued townscapes andlandscapes, wildlife habitats and natural resources. Those with national and internationaldesignations should receive the highest level of protection.18. The condition of our surroundings has a direct impact on the quality of life and theconservation and improvement of the natural and built environment brings social andeconomic benefit for local communities. Planning should seek to maintain and improvethe local environment and help to mitigate the effects of declining environmental qualitythrough positive policies on issues such as design, conservation and the provision ofpublic space."(Extracts from: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/planningpolicystatement1.pdf)?Perhaps we read PPS1 and PPS3 differently.
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