Edinburgh City Design Guidelines, while not being afforded the same weight as Supplementary Guidance, are relevant in the determination of this planning application. 2014 The section of this design guidance document relating to development within Conservation states: The placing of a ramp on a building should have minimal impact on the historic fabric. The symmetry of existing elevations and the rhythm of the street as a whole should be respected, and where relevant, care should be taken to protect the relationship between railings, property and basement. Where appropriate, consideration should be given to regrading the ground at the entrance in order to overcome the need for larger ramps and minimise the visual impact on the building. If this will cause a footway hazard, a ramp inside the building may be appropriate; the removal of steps and the lengthening of doors can sometimes accommodate this. Ramps on the public footway will not generally be supported. Where acceptable, ramps must leave sufficient clear footway for pedestrians. This will vary according to the volume of pedestrian traffic. In general, this is 2metres for residential areas, 3metres for main roads and 5-6metres for busy shopping streets. Where a ramp is acceptable, high quality materials, such as stone to match the existing building, will be encouraged. In some circumstances, high quality design in modern materials may be more appropriate. Handrails required, handrails should be carefully designed and sensitively located to avoid being visually intrusive. Appropriate contrast with the background material can be achieved with high quality traditional or contemporary materials.” The location of the proposed new access ramp and stairs on the building resulting from the permitted development has been chosen in to use the widest part of the pavement. The proposals ensure that the required width of pavement is retained for pedestrians passing the building, and also to provide ample turning space for those using the ramp access. The shortest distance between the footprint of the proposed ramp and stairs and the edge of the kerb is 2067mm, as indicated on drawing no. (PL)203. The proposed new access ramp and stairs are to be constructed in materials in keeping with the permitted scheme and which were considered appropriate by the Committee at the time of approving that application. The design is intended to minimise visual intrusion on the streetscape and the south elevation of the building,
Edinburgh City Design Guidelines, while not being afforded the same weight as Supplementary Guidance, are relevant in the determination of this planning application. 2014 The section of this design guidance document relating to development within Conservation states: The placing of a ramp on a building should have minimal impact on the historic fabric. The symmetry of existing elevations and the rhythm of the street as a whole should be respected, and where relevant, care should be taken to protect the relationship between railings, property and basement. Where appropriate, consideration should be given to regrading the ground at the entrance in order to overcome the need for larger ramps and minimise the visual impact on the building. If this will cause a footway hazard, a ramp inside the building may be appropriate; the removal of steps and the lengthening of doors can sometimes accommodate this. Ramps on the public footway will not generally be supported. Where acceptable, ramps must leave sufficient clear footway for pedestrians. This will vary according to the volume of pedestrian traffic. In general, this is 2metres for residential areas, 3metres for main roads and 5-6metres for busy shopping streets. Where a ramp is acceptable, high quality materials, such as stone to match the existing building, will be encouraged. In some circumstances, high quality design in modern materials may be more appropriate. Handrails required, handrails should be carefully designed and sensitively located to avoid being visually intrusive. Appropriate contrast with the background material can be achieved with high quality traditional or contemporary materials.” The location of the proposed new access ramp and stairs on the building resulting from the permitted development has been chosen in to use the widest part of the pavement. The proposals ensure that the required width of pavement is retained for pedestrians passing the building, and also to provide ample turning space for those using the ramp access. The shortest distance between the footprint of the proposed ramp and stairs and the edge of the kerb is 2067mm, as indicated on drawing no. (PL)203. The proposed new access ramp and stairs are to be constructed in materials in keeping with the permitted scheme and which were considered appropriate by the Committee at the time of approving that application. The design is intended to minimise visual intrusion on the streetscape and the south elevation of the building,
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