The concept plan shows how the general design principles (form and layout) respond to the opportunities and constraints identified in the context analysis.
This is a drawing that represents the development at a conceptual level, illustrating the main design ideas/principles and factors. For example, the general locations of built form vs. open space
, hard edges vs. visually permeable, movement paths and level changes.
The concept design is a useful drawing that quickly captures the key ‘moves’ and design principles, e.g. building vs. open space
; access ways; service areas; key views; benefiting from the sun’s path; areas of activity vs. private and quiet spaces etc. It is recommended that the applicant discuss the concept design with council officers at a pre-application meeting.
The Concept Design plans should:
- Show how the analysis of the context led to the chosen design principles
- Show how the design responds to the opportunities & constraints identified previously
- Explain and justify the way the buildings, movement routes and open spaces are set out
- Demonstrate a genuine response to context and not simply justify predetermined design solutions