Design Review Panel CPD Workshop & Taunton Garden Town - Guidance for Developers, Local Authorities & Design Teams
2nd October 2018, from 09:00 to 17:00
Somerset County Cricket Club
The Cooper Associates County Ground
TA1 1JT Taunton
09:00 - Registration and Welcome Refreshments including Bacon Rolls
10:00 - Introduction – Jonathan Braddick, Design Review Panel Manager
10:20 – Local Authority Viewpoint; The importance of good design in the planning process (with a focus on Taunton’s garden town status)’ - Tim Burton (Assistant Director Planning & Environment Taunton Deane Borough Council & West Somerset Council)
11:00 – ‘Place Making, Landscape & Urban Design – the value of green infrastructure' – Jane Fowles, (Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Director at Novell Tullett)
11:50 – Refreshment Break
12:05 – ‘The Essential Role of Highways Design in Place Making; with a look at the proposals around Taunton & the wider sub region' (Jon Tricker, Director (South West), Phil Jones Associates
12:50 - Mock Design Review Panel Workshop Introduction
13:00 - LUNCH
14:30 - Afternoon Introduction
14:40 - Video Presentation; David Drummond, Director, Reed Holland Associates
15:00 - Groups Exercise
15:20 - Mock Design Review Panel Discussion, Questioning & Conclusions - Jonathan Braddick, The Design Review Panel & David Drummond, Director, Reed Holland Architects & Interior Designers
15:50 - Conclusions
16:00 - Refreshments & Networking
17:00 - Departure

The Speakers
Tim Burton
Taunton Deane Borough Council & West Somerset Council - Assistant Director Planning & Environment
Jane Fowles
Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Director at Novell Tullett
Jon Tricker
Director (South West), Phil Jones Associates
David Drummond
Director, Reed Holland Architects & Interior Designers
Sponsored By:-
Event Sponsored by:-
C G Fry and Son work with many housing providers on frameworks and stand alone projects from small rural schemes through to major affordable housing projects, including section 106 sites across the South West region.
Their partnership housing experience includes: Traditional Housing, Timber Framed Housing, Multi Storey Flats, Working with Community Land Trusts, Passivhaus Schemes and Eco Homes using new innovative systems
Design Review Panel CPD / Workshop Day
The Design Review Panel were delighted to hold a CPD / workshop day in Exeter at the end of 2017.
The fully booked event was held in the Southernhay Mercure in Exeter. The day included a brief introduction on the Design Review Panel process by the Design Review Panel Manager, Jonathan Braddick. This was followed by three excellent speakers, who each gave a different perspective on the benefits of an independent, multidiciplinary Design Review Panel. The speakers included:-
Following these three excellent speakers and before lunch was served, there was an introduction to a mock design review panel session, that was to be undertaken in the afternoon, using a project that had previously been reviewed by the Panel. During the lunch break delegates undertook a site visit of the proposal site ready for the afternoon workshop.
After lunch delegates were shown a presentation of the mock design reveiw panel session scheme by Tony Pollintine Director of Grainge Architects.
Delegates then took part in a workshop session, undertaking the role of a Panel in groups, focusing on different aspects of the scheme. Tony then, bravely, made himself available to answer questions, as if at a real session.
Following the discussion excercises and mock design reveiw panel session, Tony Pollintine revealed how his scheme had benefited from engagement with the Design Review Panel when he had presented for real. The day concluded with festive mince pies and mulled wine.
Design Review Panel CPD Workshop - Guidance for Developers, Local Authorities & Design Teams
4th December 2017, from 09:00 to 17:00
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1RS
09:00 - Registration and Welcome Refreshments including Bacon and Egg Rolls
10:00 - Introduction – Jonathan Braddick, Design Review Panel Manager
10:10 – ‘The Need for an Independent DRP Service from a Local Authority Perspective’ - Andy Robbins – Exeter City Council, Service Lead City Development
10:50 – ‘Benefits of The Design Review Panel Process from a Major House Builders Perspective’ – Elaine Olphert, Architect, Persimmon Homes/Redrow Homes
11:45 – Refreshment Break
12:05 – Mock Design Review Panel Session Introduction – Tony Pollintine, Architect, Director Grainge Architects & Andy Robbins
13:00 - LUNCH & Site Visit
14:30 – Group Mock Design Review Discussions Following Site Visit
15:15 - What Happened on the Real DRP Session- Tony Pollintine, Architect, Director Grainge Architects
15:45 – Afternoon Christmas drinks (mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls)
17:00 - Departure




Elaine Olphert
Redrow Homes South West
Design Manager
Andy Robbins
Exeter City Council
Service Lead for City Development
Tony Pollintine
Grainge Architects
Director
Speakers
The Design Review Panel Exeter Launch Event
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAdmiring the big screen at the the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter at the Devon Design Review Panel launch Event |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAdmiring the big screen at the the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter at the Devon Design Review Panel launch Event |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter was held on the 27th September 2013. The evening kicked off with tea, coffee and shortbread and a chance to mingle. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchThe Devon and Somerset Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAndy Robbins, Development Manager at Exeter City Council introducing the new Design Review Panels for Devon and Somerset and presenting the benefits that the new panels will provide to local authorities across the South West. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchJonathan Braddick, Architect, presenting the Devon and Somerset Design Review Panels, providing independent, impartial, local design review across the South West. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAttendees as the Devon Design Review Panel Launch Event held in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAndy Robbins, Development Manager at Exeter City Council, and Jonathan Braddick, Architect, answering questions at the launch of the Devon Design Review Panels. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchAndy Robbins, Development Manager at Exeter City Council, and Jonathan Braddick, Architect, answering questions at the launch of the Devon Design Review Panels. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |
---|
 Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |  Design Review Panel Exeter LaunchChampagne drinks reception at the Devon Design Review Panel Launch event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. |
---|
The presentation by Andy Robbins was followed by a presentation on the new local Design Review Panels, by Architect Jonathan Braddick, this was inturn followed by a lively question and answer session.
The evening concluded with a champage drinks reception.
The event was attended by construction industry professionals from a wide range of professions, Planning Officers, Councillors and developers.
The new panel was extremely well received by all in attendance with the first panel session in Devon scheduled for early November 2013.
The Devon Design Review Panel launch event took place on Wednesday 25th September 2013, at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter.
The launch event was extremly well attended with around 60 delegates in attendance. The event included an introduction by Andy Robbins, the Development Manager at Exeter City Council, who introduced the Design Review Panels and the great benefit that they will provide to local authorities and applicants throughout Devon and Somerset and across the South West. The Design Review Panels have initially been established with the support of 11 Local Authorities across Devon and Somerset, although additional local authorities are welcome to apply to participate. Click here for a full list of participating local authorities.
The Design Review Panel Somerset Launch Event
 Somerset Design Review Panel LaunchSomerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tim Burton, Planning & Development Manager at Taunton Deane Borough Council introducing the launch of the Somerset Design Review Panels.
|  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tim Burton, Planning & Development Manager at Taunton Deane Borough Council introducing the launch of the Somerset Design Review Panels. |
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Jonathan Braddick, Architect, presenting the Somerset Design Review Panel.
|  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Delegates at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch, held in Taunton on the 23rd September at the Somerset County Cricket Ground. |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tim Burton, Planning & Development Manager at Taunton Deane Borough Council, and Jonathan Braddick taking questions at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch held in Taunton.
|
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Drinks at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |
---|
 Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Tea and biscuits at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |  Somerset Design Review PanelSomerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton |  Somerset Design Review Panel Launch Drinks at the Somerset Design Review Panel Launch 2013 held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton. |
---|
This was followed by a presentation on the new Design Review Panel, by Architect Jonathan Braddick, followed by a question and answer session.
The evening concluded with a drinks reception.
The event was attended by construction industry professionals from a wide range of professions, Planning Officers, Councillors and developers.
The new panel was extremely well received by all in attendance with the first panel session in Somerset scheduled for the 14th November 2013.
The very well received Somerset Design Review Panel launch event took place on Monday 23rd September 2013, at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton.
The launch event included an introduction by Tim Burton, the Planning & Development Manager at Taunton Deane Borough Council, exploring the background to design review in a historic and national context and explaining the need for local authorities to provide access to local design review in the context of the NPPF.
Tim also set out the aspirations of Taunton Deane Borough Council in regard to an independent design review process and the benefits that the Somerset Design Review Panel represents for local authorities across the South West.
The Design Review Panel Plymouth Launch Event
The hugely successful, fully booked, launch of the Plymouth Design Review Panel took place on Tuesday 17th September 2013 in the Commercial Atrium of Mills Bakery in the Royal William Yard in Plymouth.
The launch event formed part of the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM and included an introduction by Peter Ford, Head of Development Management at Plymouth City Council, a presentation on the new Design Review Panel by Architect Jonathan Braddick, followed by a question and answer session.
The evening concluded with a drinks reception.
The event was attended by Panel Members, from a wide range of professions, Planning Officers and Plymouth City Councillors. The new panel was extremely well received by all in attendance with the first panel session scheduled for late October 2013.
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPeter Ford - Development Manager at Plymouth City Council and Jonathan Braddick introducing the Plymouth Design Review Panel at the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM 2013.
|  Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch at the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM 2013.
The extremely successful, fully booked, event was held in the Mills Bakery Commercial Atrium, with thanks to Plymouth City Council and Urban Splash.
|  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchJonathan Braddick at Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch at the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM 2013.
|
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchJonathan Braddick (immediate past RIBA Plymouth Branch Chair and RIBA SW Regional Chair Elect) congratulating Richard White - former RIBA Plymouth Branch Chair and immediate past RIBA SW Regional Chair.
Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch at the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM 2013.
|  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchRichard White - former RIBA Plymouth Branch Chair and immediate past RIBA SW Regional Chair being congratulated for his hard work and dedication in those roles.
Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch at the RIBA Plymouth Branch AGM 2013.
|  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchGraham Devine - newly elected RIBA Plymouth Branch Chair
|
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchAudience at Design Review Panel Plymouth Launch including Pual Barnard from Plymouth City Council, Ian Potts from ADG and Nick Morris from Stride Treglown Architects. |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPeter Ford Development Manager at Plymouth City Council Introducing the Plymouth Design Review Panel. |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchAudience at Design Review Panel Plymouth Launch |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchKen Bingham RIBA Ply mouth Branch Treasurer |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchJonathan Braddick Architect and Peter Ford (Development Control Manager at Plymouth City Council) introducing the Plymouth Design Review Panel |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPeter Ford (Development Control Manager at Plymouth City Council) introducing the Plymouth Design Review Panel |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchAudience at Design Review Panel Plymouth Launch |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchAudience at Design Review Panel Plymouth Launch |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchIan Potts from ADG at the Plymouth Design Review Panel Launch event |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
 Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |  Design Review Panel Plymouth LaunchPlymouth Design Review Panel Launch 2013 |
---|
The Design Review Panel Somerset - The Launch - 23rd September 2013
The County Ground
St James St, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JT
Event Programme:-
17.30
-
Arrival - tea and biscuits.
18:00
-
Welcome and Introduction - Jonathan Braddick.
-
A Background to The Somerset Design Review Panel - Tim Burton, Planning & Development Manager, Taunton Deane Borough Council.
-
Structure and Format of The Design Review Panel - Jonathan Braddick.
18:45
19:00
19:45
The Design Review Panel Devon - The Launch - 25th September 2013
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Queen St, Exeter, Devon EX4 3RX
Event Programme:-
17.30
-
Arrival - tea and biscuits.
18:00
-
Welcome and Introduction - Jonathan Braddick.
-
A Background to The Devon Design Review Panel - Andy Robbins, Development Manager, Exeter City Council.
-
Structure and Format of The Design Review Panel - Jonathan Braddick.
18:45
19:00
19:45