It has been recognised that there is a need
for clearer guidance and policy about inclusive design. Inclusive
design ensures that the pedestrian environment is accessible for
all members of society regardless of ability. In order to address
this, a technical appendix to the Kent Design Guide has been
drafted. The guidance aims to provide specific detail and guidance
on how to address “accessibility for all” in
Kent’s future built environment. The guidance in this
document applies to the design of the public realm, including
arrival at a building or public space, for new and redevelopment
schemes. It does not intend to deal with matters inside buildings
that are covered under Building Regulations, nor restate existing
highway and streetscape guidance. The decision being requested is
to adopt this guidance as formal policy.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: June 2011 by Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste
Department: Growth, Environment & Transport
Contact: Simon Allum, Mobility Management Team Leader Email: simon.allum@kent.gov.uk.
Consultees
· This document will have been through a process of professional stakeholder consultation, including local and national organisations
· EHW POSC
· Full public consultation
Informing Only
Who and when?
Who is it necessary to consult?
· Professional organisations
· NGO’s
· Expert Groups
· Access Groups
· Public
Has the matter already been discussed by a Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee?:
Yes – EHW POSC (September and November)
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
Not explicitly
Closing date for consultation/receiving comments:
Yet to go for Public Consultation – likely December-January 2011.
Financial implications: Simon Allum, Mobility Management Team Leader, Sustainable Transport Team, KHS, EHW. 01622 221968, Simon.allum@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 10/01571
Equalities implications: If agreed this document will become KCC policy along with the Kent Design Guide (December 2005) which will have implications for the design of new and redeveloped public realm in the county.