Appendix 3 TN21 Appendix 1 Sample Visualisations for VII and LVIA (Light)
Argyll and Bute Council · 18 October 2023
Back to Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee — 18 October 2023 and its agenda
Text extracted from the council's PDF. Layout and reading order may differ from the original.
Page 1
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS The sections shown in italics are included as part of this sample to further aid understanding of things to avoid as well as demonstrate different site sensitivities. These sections would not form part of a standard VII / LVIA (Light) submission 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of this document 2.0 BASELINES 2.1 Plan annotated with baseline photographs 2.2 Baseline photographs 2.3 Examples of photos that do not properly aid the visualisation 3.0 THE PROJECT 3.1 Visualisations matching the baseline photos, at A3 each 3.2 Questions to ask of the visualisation 4.0 VISUALISATIONS OF COMPARISON SITE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of this document This is a set of visualisations in relation to a proposed dwellinghouse on a greenfield site near to the key rural settlement of Taynuilt. As the site sits within the countryside zone, under LDP2 Policy 02 a VII or LVIA (Light) may be required and these visualisations would be incorporated in either of these assessment types. To provide contrast and a fuller example of the purpose and merit of visualisations, a comparison site was selected to demonstrate how the design which was considered to be suitable for the first site, would not work on a different type of site, and a further architectural model was created to show the importance of massing and colour. Appendix 3
Page 2
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 2.0 BASELINES 2.1 Plan annotated with baseline photographs © Crown Copyright 2021 – Ordnance Survey license number 100023368 4 3 2 1
Page 3
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 2.2 Baseline photos Close view of the site at existing access point from public road. OBSERVATION: The site only becomes visible from the road in the vicinity of the access point, otherwise the site is well screened. TECHNICAL: 50mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 1000 Local housing style to the north – dating from 1960’s or 70’s 1
Page 4
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. Close view of the site approximately 10m south of access gate, from public road. OBSERVATION: The site becomes gradually more screened to the south, even in autumn/winter (photo taken in November) TECHNICAL: 50mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/8, 1/100, ISO 1250 2
Page 5
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 3 Distant view of the site from track above Fairy Hill Croft. OBSERVATION: This was the only point on the path where the dilapidated corrugated building became visible. Otherwise it was screened behind trees. TECHNICAL: 50mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 640 Taynuilt settlement
Page 6
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 4 Distant view of the site from A85 OBSERVATION: At no point on the road was the site visible as it is screened by trees – no visualisation required from this view TECHNICAL: 50mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 640
Page 7
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 2.3 Examples of photos that do not properly aid the visualisation Using a wide lens gives a wider view of the site than in reality and makes objects (i.e. the corrugated iron building) appear further away than they really are. TECHNICAL: 24mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 640 Using a wide lens from a distant viewpoint makes the site appear further away and more difficult to see than in reality. TECHNICAL: 24mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 500 Underexposed image makes it difficult to see the site whereas the corrugated building can clearly be seen in the correctly exposed image. TECHNICAL: 50mm lens on Full Frame Sensor camera (Canon 5D Mk III); f/11, 1/200, ISO 250 Using a telephoto lens from a distant viewpoint makes the site appear closer and more prominent than in reality.. TECHNICAL: 200mm lens on Crop Sensor camera (Canon 7D Mk II) = 320mm effective focal length; f/11, 1/250, ISO 640
Page 8
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 3.1 Visualisations matching the baseline photos, at A3 each Showing the proposal from the access point to the site OBSERVATION: the house and garage are clearly visible from this viewpoint, the 2 storey massing and white colour make the building prominent. However this is a view from a point between 2 built up areas featuring houses of similar massing and colour. The viewpoint is considered to be of low sensitivity. The access point in the only point along this road where the site becomes clearly visible due to the screening by trees at either side of the access gate. 1
Page 9
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 2 Showing the proposal from approximately 10m south of the access gate OBSERVATION: as the viewer moves south the house becomes screened by trees, starting from approximately 10 metres south of the access gate and become increasingly screened. From this angle only part of the proposed development can be seen (part of the garage).
Page 10
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 3 Showing the proposal from the distant viewpoint of the track above Fairy Hill Croft OBSERVATION: the viewpoint is of higher sensitivity than Viewpoint 1, however the proposed dwellinghouse and garage are barely visible as they are screened by trees. The red outline shows their presence behind the trees which could become visible should the trees be removed. However even if the trees to the front of the site were removed the development would still be well enclosed by trees to the rear, grounding it into the site.
Page 11
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. Note: in cases where a higher number of viewpoints can be identified, a visualisation should be included for each of these so on many sites a higher number of visualisations may be required. 3.3 Questions to ask of the visualisations It is recommended that the applicant/agent refers to the TN06 Sustainability and TN07 Sustainable Buildings. The Process Has the site context been considered and utilised appropriately to inform the design Have all key views been incorporated Is the photography correct – i.e. use of correct focal length and exposure Are there extant planning applications that need to be modelled for incorporation in any of the visualisations The design Has the building/ have the buildings been most appropriately sited – consider whether re-siting of the proposal would avoid ridgeline development or incorporate better screening Is the scale and massing appropriate for the site and context – would a re-design to result in a reduction in scale or height avoid unacceptable visual impact Is the architectural design appropriate for the site rather than being a copy of a dwelling designed for an urban location Are the colours / materials appropriate – consider whether darker colours or materials may be required to limit visual prominence from key viewpoints Consider incorporating basic visualisations of design development options which will help to demonstrate how the best siting and design solution has been reached for the particular site Note: this sample VIA does not advocate the design merits of the proposal is, nor does it advocate that the siting, scale, massing, colours and materials are the most suitable for the site, which is a step that applicants/agents should undertake themselves as part of the process. In this case the siting and design in this location would be considered to comply with policy and so no further comment is made.
Page 12
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. 4.0 VISUALISATIONS OF COMPARISON SITE Close viewpoint using original example design OBSERVATION: due to the open nature of the site the white colour and the two storey massing do not sit sensitively within the site All photos taken at 50mm on Full Frame Senson Camera at f/9, 1/100, ISO 1000, showing how on an alternative site the same design considered suitable on the original site may not be considered appropriate. Further visualisations of an alternative design (single storey, black aluminium clad) demonstrate how a different design might better fit a more sensitive site.
Page 13
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. Distant viewpoint using original example design OBSERVATION: An existing dwellinghouse to the left can be seen nestled into the landscape which is of a colour and form that blends in well. In contrast, the two storey white house is far too prominent in this open sensitive landscape.
Page 14
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. Close viewpoint using an alternative design OBSERVATION: This alternative design is lower in height and is clad in a dark colour (black metal). On the same site where the two storey white house did not sit sensitively, this integrates well with its context.
Page 15
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. Distant viewpoint using an alternative design OBSERVATION: This alternative design is lower in height and is clad in a dark colour (black metal). On the same site where the two storey white house did not sit sensitively, this integrates well with its context.
Page 16
TN21 Appendix 1: Sample Visualisations for VII or LVIA (Light) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is an example and not a formal policy assessment against either of the sites or designs contained herein. The two designs for side by side comparison: