New facilities are often linked to industrial or employment allocations in development plans. These are commonly associated with urban fringe locations on the edge of built-up areas. Good transport links, resulting from by-passes or urban perimeter roads may focus attention for site selection in such areas.
The design challenges in this situation are often complex. The architects and designers of such facilities will need to reconcile the need to harmonise with an existing built environment or one that is emerging, whilst at the same time be sensitive to the rural environment. Often such sites will also be on transport nodes, and gateway locations to town and cities. There may be opportunities here for more distinctive or imaginative design statements.