Larger and multiple Buildings

All policies relating to development and the Historic Built Environment are contained in one document: Planning Policy Statement 6

Internationally established principles of conservation lie behind the NIEA:HBU Approach. MAXIMUM RETENTION OF FABRIC- MAXIMUM RETENTION OF FABRIC- Work should aim to keep as much historic material as possible. REVERSIBILITY REVERSIBILITY- Interventions should be capable of being reversed in the future were possible. CLARITY- CLARITY- It should be possible to distinguish new work from old.SUSTAINABILITY MINIMUM INTERVENTION- MINIMUM INTERVENTION- Only undertake work which is essential.

Listed Building Control In considering applications for LBC or Planning Permission within the setting of a listed Building the Department must pay ‘due regard’ to the special architectural and historic interest of the structure before making its decision. NIEA:HBU is a consultee of Planning Service. Planning make the final decision taking into account all relevant factors. LBC is not required for an ecclesiastical building which is being used for ecclesiastical purposes.

General Considerations: 1. The importance of the building. 2. The particular physical features which justify inclusion on the list. 3. The buildings’ setting and contribution to the local scene. 4. The extent to which the proposed works would bring substantial benefits to the community, in particular by contributing to the economic regeneration of the area or the enhancement of its environment.

Significant additional risks for larger buildings There are four major areas of increased concern to the owners and managers of larger historic buildings. There are four major areas of increased concern to the owners and managers of larger historic buildings. I will look at each in turn and then discuss how to plan to overcome these difficulties I will look at each in turn and then discuss how to plan to overcome these difficulties

Greater Public access means greater exposure to public Liability

Barrier free design. Barrier free design. DDA requirements DDA requirements Technical booklet R SECTION 2 ACCESS TO A BUILDING (PG 14) 2.1 This Section deals with the external approach to a building other than a dwelling or a block of dwellings. The external approach shall give people access to the principal entrance(s) and where provided, a staff entrance. General 2.2 Means of access to a building shall be provided by a level approach – (a) from the point of entrance at the boundary; and (b) from car parking which is provided within the boundary. Where there is a complex of buildings within the boundary, there shall be a means of access between buildings, to which Part R applies, provided by a level approach. However, where all or any part of the means of access contains a gradient of 1 in 20 or steeper, a ramped approach shall be provided. The approach to a building shall be separate from any vehicular route. Where the approach requires to be guarded, that guarding shall comply with the requirements of Part H.

FIRE

Compliance and Listed Buildings Means of escape Means of escape Compartmentation Compartmentation Fire doors Fire doors Preservation of the building fabric Preservation of the building fabric

Energy efficiency

Objectives Thermal comfort for occupants Thermal comfort for occupants Reducing heating and cooling costs Reducing heating and cooling costs Reducing carbon footprint Reducing carbon footprint

The conservation plan Introduction: Address Brief description of the site Summary: Main conclusions and recommendations The Site: Name Address Location Grid reference Assessment of Significance: Assessment and analysis of the historical and cultural significance of the site, noting any features of related interest Resources audit:

The conservation plan Resources audit: a measured survey/ site survey; a schedule of elements of interest, within the site and the immediate and wider setting; a statement of the recorded history of the site and its contents; details of construction: materials and decoration; hard and soft landscaping information on previous interventions and repairs, earlier and current uses; Access audit, Energy SAP analysis, Fire, H&S audit.

Managing the building The quinquenial review system The quinquenial review system Weekly, monthly and annual tasks Weekly, monthly and annual tasks Clear responsibility and communication Clear responsibility and communication Records of intervention Records of intervention