1 Policy Context
Every development takes place within the context of client priorities, and local and national legislation. This includes - but is not limited to - planning policy, building regulation, and fire officer requirements; the sustainable development of an historic building should be framed within the wider economic and social context.
At times the client's aspirations may have to be modified in order to comply with legislation, and/or a solution found which reconciles conflicting requirements of different regulations. A feasibility study should take account of the following documents:
National Policy
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- Meeting the Needs - priorities, actions and targets for sustainable development in Scotland
- A Spatial Planning Framework for Scotland (April 2004)
- Designing Places - a policy statement for Scotland
- SPP 1: The Planning System (Nov 2002)
- NPPG 18: Planning and the Historic Environment (April 1999)
- PAN 71: Conservation Area Management (Dec 2004)
- Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997
Local Priorities
- Structure and local plans
- Designations: Listed Building / Conservation Area
- >> Section 2: Historic Value
- Supplementary Planning Guidance
- Local Design Statements
Consultants
- Seek confirmation from statutory authorities and Historic Scotland as to exactly which policies apply to the building.
- Advise clients on the restrictions or opportunities these policies impose, providing where required a deeper explanation regarding the technical requirements of building, environmental health and fire officer requirements, etc.
- Advise on any grant funding that may be available for the proposed work.
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6.9.7/8 Funding