The Design Review Panel was established in 2006 through a pilot project in partnership with BEAM, a locally based Public Arts Charity and Architecture and Built Environment Centre. 

The remit of the Design Review Panel can be described as follows: 

"To provide comment and advice and be a ‘critical friend’ on the urban design and architectural aspects of development proposals and emerging urban design policy to the Council and others engaged in the development process." 

Meeting on a bi-monthly basis, the panel is made up of experts who have complimentary skills so that there is a breadth of experience in design, both in terms of buildings and landscape, and development matters. Meetings are held at the offices of beam, The Orangery, Back Lane, Wakefield which is close to Wakefield Westgate Railway Station. 

The Review process is an integral part of the planning decision making process, it is a chance for the applicant/developer to sell their scheme and have open dialogue with a panel of experts. This engagement can help to clarify and resolve issues which can help to make the decision making process run more smoothly. 

The Design Review Panel is a separate entity from Wakefield Council Planning Department and whilst Planning will promote and co-ordinate the selection of the schemes they will not influence the panel members. This enables the panel to give design advice on the merits of the scheme alone.

Downloads

• Design Review Panel Leaflet
  this leaflet gives more information about the Design Review Panel.  
• Evaluation Form use this form to give us feedback on your experiences at the Design Review Board.

Further information

BEAM
Andrea Mercer-Public Realm Learning
The Orangery
Back Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TG

Tel: 01924 215550
Fax: 01924 215560