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ANNEX 1 Existing Guidance and Advice Publications
1. The Design Council's Catalogue of Farm Buildings - The Design Council, 1977.
An illustrated catalogue of farm buildings, components and accessories then on the market Also includes a very useful introductory chapter providing advice on planning, siting, design, construction and maintenance of buildings.
2. Improving the Appearance of Farm Buildings - Scottish Farm Buildings Investigation Unit 1978
A booklet encouraging farmers to improve the appearance of farm buildings and their surroundings. Contains illustrations of the general principles of siting and design.
3. Farming and the Countryside: Farm Buildings - MAFF, 1984. Illustrated booklet setting out general guidance on siting and design.
4. Farm Building Guide: The Use of Profiled Steel Sheeting for Farm Buildings - British Steel Strip Products, 1988.
Advice on the use of British Steel Strip products for cladding farm buildings. Highlights the importance of design, colour and appearance and indicates ways of achieving good ventilation for livestock buildings.
5. Countryside Conservation: A Guide for Farmers- Countryside Commission for Scotland, 1988.
A step by step guide to landscape and wildlife conservation on farms.
6. The Siting and Design of Farm Building in the Countryside - Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland, 1989
Illustrated booklet for farmers setting out siting and design considerations.
7. Conservation on Farms - Countryside Commission for Scotland/Nature Conservancy Council, 1990.
A follow up to No.5 above; includes case studies of good practice, dealing mainly with landscape and wildlife, but with relevance for the future planning and development of farms.
8. Farm Diversification and Planning Permission -The Scottish Office, 1990. A booklet providing farmers with information about farm diversification developments which may require planning approval and explaining the procedures involved.
9. The Farmers' Building Handbook - Eternit, 3rd Edition, February 1991.
A booklet prepared by the manufacturers of cladding and roofing materials for farm buildings. Includes information on good building practice in respect of choosing the most appropriate type of building, the range of colours available and the effect of siting and design on the landscape.
10. Tomorrow's Architectural Heritage: Landscape and Buildings in the Countryside - Fladmark, Mulvagh and Evans: Mainstream Publishing, 1991.
An illustrated book including an analysis of building design in the Scottish countryside; based on a study carried out for the CCS by Gillespies. Sets down some of the basic principles of good design practice.
11. Forestry Practice: Handbook 6 - Forestry Commission 1992
Advice on design of small buildings for forest recreation and car parks is given in chapter 16.
12. Prevention of Pollution from Agricultural Activity: A Code of Good Practice - SOAFD, 1992
In addition to the above, the British Standards Institution produces standards for agricultural buildings. The relevant part is BS 5502, 'Buildings and Structures for Agriculture'. This is currently being prepared under the direction of the Farm and Horticultural Building Standards Policy Committee and will replace earlier standards. Particular parts of the Standards which are important in the design and appearance of farm buildings are:
BS 5502 Part 11: Guide to Regulations and Sources of Information.
BS 5502 Part 20: Code of Practice for General Design Considerations.
Some example of existing Scottish design guides include:
Advice Note 1: Farm Buildings - Angus District Council, c1980.
Design Guide, leaflet B: Siting and Design of Farm Buildings - Argyll and Bute District Council, May 1985.
Agricultural Developments and Works: A Code of Practice - Loch Lomond Planning Group, 1986. (This code of practice is attached to the Loch Lomond Subject Local Plan, adopted in 1986 and includes a brief design guide).
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