CBC Design and Access Statement - Papworth Hospital

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The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access Statementof 215,000 sqm GBA on 28.8 hectares of land represents anappropriate level of density for this proposal. The lay-outincludes access routes, new civic spaces, as well as aproportionately low level of car parking space. The proposalsare therefore considered to be at a suitable density for the siteand its context.Building re-useThis is not applicable – there are no buildings on the site.Building Design & Energy EfficiencyThe road (Boulevard) axis allows the buildings to be orientatedto make best use of passive solar gain. Full building designand energy efficiency measures will be detailed in individualplot applications, including measures to ensure compliance withCLP 2006 Policy 8/16.ConclusionsAs the brief commentary above identifies, and in combinationwith the information submitted in other documents theexpansion of CBC is a sustainable development and complieswith the land use proposals of the development plan. Thiscommentary is summarised by the Sustainable DevelopmentChecklist opposite.33
The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access StatementAppendix 2 - Disability Access StatementIntroduction and BackgroundThe proposed development has been designed with dueconsideration to the current legislation (Disability DiscriminationAct), access guidance and standards. Reference has beenmade where appropriate to the requirements of Part M of theBuilding Regulations, BS8300:2001 incorporating amendmentone.ConclusionsThe proposals will provide adequate disabled parking, provisionfor mobility scooters, and will allow level access for disabledemployees and visitors. Furthermore, the developmentproposed will be compliant with Part M of the BuildingRegulations, to ensure that the buildings are both accessibleand usable.More detailed information, for instance in the provision ofdisabled parking bays and mobility scooters, will come forwardat the individual plot application stage.HierarchyWalking and cycling access will be supported and priority will begiven to these modes over cars.Access routes to and around BuildingsThe surface treatment of the development will provide levelaccess where appropriate and through lighting and signage willensure that the routes around the building are clear and easilynavigable by all. The lighting and signage provided will meetthe requirements of the current regulations for such provision.In this way maximum convenience will be assured for walkingand full accessibility given to those with impaired mobility.Part M ComplianceThe basic requirement of Part M. of the Building Regulationswill be met by ensuring that buildings are accessible andusable. People, regardless of disability, age or gender will beable to gain access to and within buildings.The detailed design of buildings will be undertaken at a laterstage, but as a general principle the external hard surfacedareas will be laid effectively level or with shallow gradients tothresholds and contain no steps or kerbs.34
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