East Devon Design Review Panel

It is possible to download reports relating to meetings of the Design Review Panel on the "Design Review Panel Downloads" Page.

The Purpose of Design Review

The purpose of design review is to help the Council improve the quality of design across the district.  It is one of a number of ways in which the Council is seeking to improve this.  The others include specialist advice from officers, the training of officers and members on design related matters, the creation of a Heritage and Design Champion role, publication of supplementary planning documents and the creation of a District Design Guide.  

No one measure alone can improve design quality, but by implementing a wide ranging and proactive series of initiatives it is hoped that the quality of design, and therefore the built environment in which we live, work and play, can be improved for the future enjoyment of East Devon residents and visitors to the district.

The Role of the Panel

The panel is a key element in helping to improve design quality.  The role of the panel is to provide feedback to the Council and planning service on design and design related matters by scrutinising planning applications that have been approved and implemented.

Key Aims

  • To raise the importance of good design and demonstrate its value.
  • To learn from good practice and highlight areas of improvement in terms of design.
  • To feedback the panels’ findings to the Council members and officers.

Panel Members

Permanent Members

  • EDDC Heritage and Design Champion (Chairman).
  • Chairman EDDC Development Control Committee.
  • Head of Planning & Countryside Services.
  • Principal Conservation Officer.
  • Urban Designer (Design Panel Co-ordinator).
  • External Design Advisors.
  • A Lay Member.

Temporary Members

  • Other District Council Officers.
  • Ward Members.
  • Town or Parish Council Representative.
  • A Local Amenity Group Representative.


For more information please contact:

Steven Power Dip. Arch, BA (Hons)
Urban Designer
East Devon District Council
Knowle
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8HL

Direct Line:  01395 517585

E-mail:  designreview@eastdevon.gov.uk