Access Statements
We are able to provide access statements and strategies for the four main stages of development:
- Strategic (Client/Developer Statement) - (Recommended)
- Planning (Design and Access Statement) - (Compulsory in most applications)
- Design (Part M Access Statement/Strategy) - (Recommended)
- Occupancy (Occupancy Access Statement) - (Recommended)
Access Statements should contain the following:
- Explanation of the policy and approach (inclusive design) to access being adopted
- A list of sources of advice and technical guidance used
- Details of any consultation planned and undertaken
- Details of any professional advice – such as access audits or design appraisals
- Explanation of any specific issues which deviate from recognised sources of best practice, and how it is planned to overcome them
- Where good practice is not met, the access statement should say why and what the implications are for users
- Details of all management and maintenance practice necessary to maintain the accessibility of the building /and or space
