STAGE : Early in the OBC process an informal consultation on site selection and strategic briefing considering:
• Site Feasibility Studies or Masterplan. Where a project is one of a series being considered for a site, a masterplan will be required to demonstrate the potential interaction of projects.
• analysis of site option(s ) in terms of potential for achieving the project's non-negotiables criteria and benchmarks established in the design statement and the inherent design risks (i.e. where the site presents difficulties in achieving the benchmarked standards).
• List of relevant design guidance to be followed - SHPNs, SHTMs, SHFNs, HBNs, HTMs, HFNs, Activity Data Base (see section 1.1).
• Evidence that Activity Data Base (ADB) will be fully utilised during the preparation of the brief and throughout the design and commissioning process
STAGE : Late in the development of the OBC, when the design is becoming formed but is still open to influence - consultation and response to use in Business Case Stage.
Methodology : One of the following - as advised in the response to IA submission.
• Desktop assessment based on submitted information, supplemented by conversations with project team to clarify any matters.
• Panel assessment, based on submitted information and supplemented by presentation by, and discussion with, project team including designers.
Submission requirements
For all projects
• Completed submission proforma identifying key contacts and dates.
• Design Statement , with any updates in benchmarks highlighted.
• Evidence of completion of self assessment on design in line with the procedures set out in the design statement.
• Completed AEDET review at current stage of design development.
• Evidence of consultation with Local Authority Planning Department on their approach to site development and alignment with Local Development Plan.
• Extract from draft OBC detailing benefits and risks analysis (appendix 3 in SCIM).
• Photographs of site showing broader context.
• BREEAM assessment.
• Evidence that DDA compliance will be achieved
• Evidence that Activity Data Base (ADB) is being fully utilised during the preparation of the brief and throughout the design and commissioning process
• Updated list of relevant design guidance to be followed (see section 1.1) and schedule of any derogations in relation to these.
For capital investment schemes and projects likely to go through hub, the following information
• Developed brief.
• Outline design study showing site strategies considered and favoured development option (approaching RIBA Stage C design). Building plans should be rendered to distinguish between main use types (circulation, consult, etc) so that orientation and aspect of areas can be considered.
• 3D sketches of design intent for key spaces identified in Design Statement.
For NPD schemes, the following information
• Developed Conventionally Procured Asset Model in line with guidance.