In Practice; The Role of the Client

The Role of the Client in a Successful Paragraph 84 Application

A successful Paragraph 84 application requires a committed and engaged client. At PAD studio, we believe that the journey to creating an exceptional home begins with a strong partnership between the client and the design team. Clients play a vital role in:

• Vision and Commitment: Bringing a clear vision and commitment to the project, ensuring that the design reflects their aspirations and values.
• Collaboration: Actively participating in the design process, providing feedback, and making informed decisions.
• Realism: Being realistic about the timeframe, costs, and the degree of consultant input required. Achieving the highest standards means that the whole team, including the client, must be dedicated.
• Sustainability Goals: Embracing sustainability goals and supporting innovative solutions that enhance the project’s environmental impact.

The Design Team

Unlocking the potential of Paragraph 84e requires a great design team and a committed client who is up for the journey. We spend considerable time understanding the context of each project to ensure that any new building within the landscape helps raise architectural standards and enhances people’s understanding of the environment in which the new home is sited. We engage with the Local Authority and involve the case officer early in the process, so they can understand the journey and be part of it. We always advise our clients to invest in consultants who also love the challenge of Paragraph 84 and will go the extra mile needed. We love working with proactive landscape architects, planning consultants, engineers, and environmental strategists. Over the past decade, we have been fortunate to work with some of the best in the industry, but we are always on the lookout for like-minded consultants. If you share our ethos, do reach out to us.

The Role of Design Review Panels

Design review panels are instrumental in the success of Paragraph 84 applications. These panels, composed of highly skilled professionals, provide an objective assessment of the design’s quality and its impact on the landscape. Design South East, in particular, is an excellent panel that offers outstanding and impartial advice. Their expertise helps both developers and councils by providing a fresh and expert perspective on emerging designs. You can learn more about their work here.

Engagement with a design review panel can assist the local authority in demonstrating that a design is of the highest quality. This process is where a good client is vital, as it can be expensive. The client’s commitment to the process ensures that the design meets the rigorous criteria set by Paragraph 84e.

Conclusion

The collaboration between clients, design teams, and design review panels is essential for the success of Paragraph 84 applications. At PAD studio, we are committed to creating homes that not only meet but exceed the highest standards of architectural design and sustainability, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.