# What does Design Statement mean in a planning context?

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**Category:** Planning Regs\
**Created:** [28 January 2013 13:54 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-statement-mean-in-a-planning-context/1919 "2013-01-28T13:54:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Planning\_Portal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Planning\_Portal](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Planning_Portal)\
**Post date:** [28 January 2013 13:54 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-statement-mean-in-a-planning-context/1919/1 "2013-01-28T13:54:37Z")

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**Author:** ![Planning\_Portal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Planning\_Portal](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Planning_Portal)\
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A design statement can be made at a pre-planning application stage by a developer, indicating the design principles upon which a proposal is to be based. It may also be submitted in support of a planning application.