Checklist A3

The strategy sets out the approach that the applicant has adopted towards access, with particular reference to the inclusion of disabled people, people of different age groups, genders, ethnicity, stamina and fitness levels, and parents with children. This should include how relevant local, regional and national development or planning policies have been taken account of.

The strategy indicates how the approach outlined within will inform decisions taken throughout the development process.

The strategy provides information on the results of any consultation carried out (or to be carried out) on access issues with (depending on the scale of development):

1. Relevant parties and bodies (see Compliance notes under Man 01)
2. Technical specialists, e.g. access, highway, crime prevention and urban design advice.

The strategy explains how:

1. The layout provides practical access
2. Surrounding roads, footpaths and sight lines will be linked
3. Lighting, views, signs and desire lines are used to improve access.

Diagrams are produced to show:

1. How people can move to and through the place
2. Priority access arrangements for different users, e.g. pedestrians, cyclists and motorised vehicles.

The strategy explains how:

1. Internal access will be designed, provided and used.

For speculative buildings the strategy should demonstrate options for proposed layouts and detail the flexibility of the design to take into account the speculative nature of the development.

The strategy explains how:

1. Visibility of entrances and entrance areas and facilities (e.g. toilets, conference rooms etc.) will be addressed in the design
2. Levels and gradients change within public spaces, including pavements and dropped kerbs, bus stops, parking spaces (including disabled parking spaces)
3. Symbols and pictures will be used (where appropriate) to help people navigate.