Building on TraditionConference, Ballymoney27 June 2011Framing the new PPS21Design Guidance.Paul Mc Ternan MIPI,MRTPI, SLR Consulting
Keep it simple..Good design is anything……….but simple
A Ulster hillside
My house…….my design……
Self expression
The Egyptian House, Penzance
The purposeTo educate, inspire and inform…………
The positivemanagement ofchangeA celebration of placeDealing withaffordability andinnovationA high visibilitycontribution
Issues• Poorly communicated reactive planning policies• Restricted ability and motivation of agents/architects• Inconsistency of planning officers• Slow seeping erosion of character and distictiveness• Combined impact on landscapes, townscapes and regional identity
Approach• De-mystify the jargon• Illustrate simple principles• Demonstrate contemporary solutions• Discourage mediocre replicas• Give inspiration
Making the case
The Design ProcessConsidering the building in itscontext- A parallel not asequential exercise….
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