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Planning and Economic Development

PLANNING DESIGN GUIDANCE

Design of the built environment can affect the overall perception of an area formed by both its inhabitants and visitors. By ensuring that all development is based on good design practice and incorporates sensitive design features in keeping with good design principles, the quality of life for residents and future developers can be greatly enhanced and improved.

These documents aim to build on the best elements of the built environment found in East Ayrshire by formulating a series of design policies aimed at making East Ayrshire a more attractive place in which to live and invest. The intention of the design policies is not to restrict development, but to ensure that all development proposed is of the highest quality of design, in keeping with and sympathetic to the character and appearance of the area in which it is proposed.

This page gives links to advice and guidance on various aspects of East Ayrshire planning design guidance. Please click on a heading below to access the required guidance note - 

1. Householder Development
2. New Residential Development
3. New Residential Development in the Countryside
4. Listed Buildings and Buildings within Conservation Areas
5. Shop Front Development
6. The Display of Advertisements

Further Information: Development Management Contact for your area