Addendum to Planning Policy Statement 6 (PPS 6):
Areas of Townscape Character

The Planning Service has published the final version of the Addendum to Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 6 on Areas of Townscape Character. This follows consultation on the draft document published in December 2004.

The Addendum to PPS 6 sets out the Department’s planning policies for demolition of buildings, new development and the control of advertisements in Areas of Townscape Character. It aims to ensure that development proposals respect the appearance and qualities of each townscape area and maintain or enhance their distinctive character.

As part of the implementation of Modernising Planning Processes a Summary of Consultation Responses on the draft document has also been produced.

Document	Details
PPS 6 Addendum: Areas of Townscape Character	275kb
Ministerial Press Release	External
Summary of Consultation Responses	65kb
PPS 6: Planning, Archaeology and The Built Heritage (March 1999)	1,493kb

Hard copies of the Addendum will shortly be available from Divisional Planning Offices.  Copies of both documents can also be ordered using the following methods:

Copies of individual consultation responses are available for public inspection, by appointment.  The Addendum will be made available on request in large text print, braille or audio cassette.