4 Client Brief
Understanding and developing a coherent client brief is essential to any project. Simply put: to get the right answer you must first ask the right question.
The Policy Context, Historic Value and Social and Cultural Significance will all influence the brief, which should prioritise the project goals. An iterative approach, including early discussions with regulatory bodies and stakeholders, should be adopted to ensure the development of a comprehensive and practical Client Brief which is in line with policy requirements. The policy context should not be seen as restrictive: NPPG 18 states that: ?conservation should not be backward looking?.
For scope of the Trongate study, see:
>> 2.3 Scope and Parameters of the Study
Planners and Policy-makers
- Participate in pre-application discussions to identify the pinch points between client requirements, the existing building and practicalities - including community expectations.
- > Section 2: Historic Value
- > Section 3: Social and Cultural Significance