Access Statements
In Wales from 30th June 2007 it will be a statutory requirement
for Access Statements to accompany applications for planning
permission and listed buildings consent (with some exclusions).
The legislation can be viewed at www.opsi.gov.uk. The
relevant primary legislation is section 42 of the Planning and
Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 which is commenced by SI 2007/1369
C.58. A new Article 4D to the Town and Country Planning (General
Development Procedure) Order 1995, and a new Regulation 3B to the
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990
are made by amending legislation SI 2006/3390 W.310 & SI
2006/3316 W.30.
Until guidance on Access Statements is finalised later this
year, the draft guidance issued for consultation will
provide useful advice.