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The Conservation Plan should form the basis for the Dyson Perrins Laboratory’sConservation Policy and exists as part of an ongoing process. It will be renewed and updatedat least every five years or following any major alterations or legislative changes.Figure 1. Map showing the Dyson Perrins Laboratory. The original (1913-16) portionis highlighted in red, the 1920-22 portion in blue, and later additions in green.Orientated with North at the top of the image1.2 Scope of the Conservation PlanThis Conservation Plan will cover the interior and the exterior of the listed portions of theDyson Perrins Laboratory, those being the original structure (1913-16) and the 1920-22extension to the east, in reality the conclusion of the original scheme (those portionshighlighted in red and blue in Figure 1). 1 It will not cover those later extensions not coveredby the listed building description (Appendix 1), notably the 1939-40 and 1956-58 extensionsto the north.This plan is not a catalogue and to facilitate its practical use will concentrate only on the mostvulnerable aspects of significance, suggesting how they should be approached and conservedin the future. A brief list of the most significant architectural features can be found inAppendix 3 and should be referred to when planning any repair or alteration work.1Note: The listed building description misidentifies the westernmost section (presumably due to itsheterogeneity) as the 1920-22 addition and the eastern and western wings as belonging to a single phase ofconstruction.The Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford 8Conservation Plan, May 2012
1.3 Existing InformationA Conservation Plan has not previously been produced for the Dyson Perrins Laboratory;however, there are various forms of existing information available:The relatively-detailed 2001 listed building description (Appendix 1) is the logical startingpoint for this plan as it lists the heritage asset’s main features and briefly assesses itsarchitectural significance.Various planning applications have been made throughout the building’s history, providing afragmentary indication of the changes that have occurred over time.There are several published books and articles that cover the development of organicchemistry at Oxford. Whilst as a general rule they tend to concentrate more on science thanon history, these documents nevertheless provide a valuable resource for studying the DysonPerrins Laboratory.The Oxford University Archives and the Estates Services archives contain various usefuldocuments for studying the history of the Dyson Perrins Laboratory and these have kindlybeen made available for the composition of this document.The plan draws on statutory guidance from NPPF prepared by HM’s Department forCommunities and Local Government in March 2012.1.4 MethodologyThe Conservation Plan is a document that assesses the current and predicted conservationneeds of the Dyson Perrins Laboratory and attempts to address them with a view towardsmaintaining or increasing the significance of the heritage asset. Its formulation to supersedeany existing literature is a response to the requirements of NPPF, and it is prepared inaccordance with the policies contained therein.1.5 ConstraintsThe Dyson Perrins and its environs are subject to various constraints imposed by Oxford CityCouncil: CP.3 – Limiting the Need to Travel: New development will be limited to accessiblelocations on previously developed sites. HE.9 – High Building Areas: Planning permission will not be granted for anydevelopment within a 1,200 metre radius of Carfax which exceeds 18.2m in height, exceptfor minor elements of no bulk.The Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Oxford 9Conservation Plan, May 2012
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