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MASTERPLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF INVERURIE HOSPITAL
Prepared by Ryden LLP on behalf of NHS Grampian
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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Site Location
1.2 Site Description
1.3 Site Ownership and Control
1.4 Proposal
1.5 Vision
1.6 Purpose of Masterplan
1.7 Masterplan Process
2.0 Context
2.1 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)
2.2 Aberdeen City and Shire Structure Plan 2009
2.3 Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2012 (ALDP)
2.4 Proposed Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Plan
2.5 Supplementary Guidance
2.6 Planning Advice
2.7 Scottish Historic Environment Policy (December 2011)
2.8 Greenspace Design for Health and Wellbeing 2011
3.0 Site Analysis and Appraisals
3.1 Climate
3.2 Local Landscape Charachteristics
3.3 Site Characteristics
3.4 Topography
3.5 Existing Open Space
3.6 Accessibility
3.7 Opportunities and Constraints
4.0 Community Engagement
4.1 Community Consultation and Engagement
4.2 Pathfinder Stakeholder Group
4.3 Public Consultation Event: 6th June 2013
4.4 Public Consultation Event: 4th July
5.0 Site Requirements
5.1 Design Requirements
5.2 Sustainability
- local climate and topography
- energy use
- use of resources
- transport accessibility
- renewables
5.3 Energy Efficiency
5.4 Transport Strategy
6.0 Development of Site and Layout
6.1 Evolving the Masterplan
6.2 Open Space
6.3 Connectivity
6.4 Walkability
6.5 Pedestrians and cyclists
6.6 Public Transport Connections
6.7 Car Parking
6.8 Vehicular Access
6.9 Road and Street Layout
6.10 Built Form
6.11 Climate and Orientation
6.12 Design Code/ Urban Design
6.13 Scale, Massing and Materials
6.14 Height
6.15 Density
6.16 Waste
6.17 Contamination
6.18 Tree Survey
6.19 Adaptability
7.0 Masterplan
8.0 Phasing and Delivery
8.1 Phasing
9.0 Further Information
9.1 Contact Details
10.0 Appendices
10.1 Exhibition 1
10.2 Exhibition 2
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Site Location
Inverurie is located approximately 16 miles to the west of Aberdeen on the
A96 road and is served by Inverurie Railway Station (Figure 1: Location Plan).
Inverurie is a commuter town enjoying good transport links to both Aberdeen
and the surrounding areas within Garioch. The town benefits form a range of
services including shops, a primary and secondary school, a hospital and an
industrial park.
The population of Inverurie in 2006 was 11,062 however, the population grew
to 12,447 in 2011 and is forecast to expand to 13,321 in 2016.
1.2 Site Description
Inverurie Hospital was designed in streamlined 1930's modern style by R
Leslie Rollo. The hospital was formally opened on 20th December 1940 as
an Infectious Diseases Hospital, admitting patients with infectious diseases
from across Aberdeenshire. Many changes have taken place over the years,
most notably the demolition of the old maternity block and the more recent
addition of Ashcroft Ward caring for older people with dementia.
The hospital provides a range of services to the local populations of Inverurie,
Kemnay, Oldmeldrum, Alford, Haddo, Ellon and Fyvie - a total population of
more than 30,000 people. The GP practices in these areas provide medical
cover and support for the hospital. In addition, specialist support is available
from a Consultant Geriatrician and Psychiatrist.
There are three main wards within the hospital: Ashcroft Ward, 15 beds (12
plus 3 emergency for Aberdeenshire) for Old Age Psychiatry; Allan Ward, 19
beds for GP Acute/Rehab and Donbank Ward, 15 beds for Slow Stream
Rehab. In addition to these wards the following services are available at the
hospital:
Ambulance station
Physiotherapy
Cardiology Assessment
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Chronic oedema clinic
Dietetics
Diabetes clinic
Blood transfusion
Community Oncology
Podiatry
Audiology
Renal Dialyses
Minor Injuries
Child Development Service
The Masterplan site is bound to the north by Kellands Park with a mature tree
belt separating the two. To the east the site is bound by a tree belt which
separates the site from neighbouring residential dwellings. St James Place
provides the main access to the site and forms the sites southern boundary.
Upperboat Road forms the sites western boundary and provides the sites
secondary access (Figure 2: Aerial View of the Site).
Residential dwellings located adjacent to the site range from detached, semi
detached and bungalows. Dwellings are of 1 1/2 storeys in height. Dwellings
are predominantly rendered brown with flagstone detailing.
Figure 2: Aerial View of the Site
Figure 1: Site Location Plan
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1.3 Site Ownership and Control
The site is wholly owned and controlled by NHS Grampian.
1.4 Proposal
Given the level of expansion proposed within the Inverurie Area throughout
the lifespan of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2012 (ALDP) NHS
Grampian have secured funding to deliver: a new X-ray unit and Community
Maternity Unit (CMU). The preparation of a Masterplan is consequently
required to identify suitable locations within the site to accommodate a new X-
ray unit and CMU, in addition to this, the Masterplan will also identify a
location for a possible new medical/ health centre. The Masterplan will be
designed to allow for further expansion of the hospital should it be required at
a later date.
1.5 Vision
The Masterplan considers the redevelopment of Inverurie Hospital ensuring
that it is designed to the highest standards, taking account of specific
infrastructure opportunities and constraints, as well as other factors.
It will provide a vision for the redevelopment of the site, analysis and appraisal
of the area, details of design and layout and procedural requirements. The
Masterplan will be used to inform future planning applications for the site.
The Masterplan sets out how the site will be redeveloped to create a high
quality place and will guide the future development and expansion of the
hospital.
The Masterplan will achieve the following:
A high quality redevelopment of the hospital;
Creation of meaningful areas of open space with linkages throughout
the site and to the neighbouring area;
Integrate the site with the wider community, providing links from the site
to the wider area;
Provide the opportunity for public transport to service the site;
Safeguard the listed buildings on site;
Phase the redevelopment of the site to ensure minimal disruption to
patients during construction.
Provide a Green Energy Centre;
Provide a series of design principles for the development of buildings
on site both now and in the future.
1.6 Purpose of the Masterplan
This Masterplan sets the vision, context and principles for the redevelopment
of Inverurie Hospital. It marks a step towards the development of a new,
attractive, high quality health care facility for Inverurie; once adopted the
Masterplan will form the basis for planning applications to be determined
against.
1.7 Masterplan Process
The Masterplan has been written in accordance with Planning Advice Note 83:
Masterplanning, together with the Councils’ Local Development Plan,
Supplementary Guidance and Planning Advice as detailed in Section 2.
The aim of the masterplan process is to ensure that the community of
Inverurie are genuinely engaged in the planning process. The redevelopment
of the site has evolved through the consultation process which began in April
2013.
A Proposal of Application Notice was submitted on 24th April 2013 for the
redevelopment of the site.
An informal masterplan meeting was held with Aberdeenshire Council on 4th
April 2013 which discussed the requirements of the site and confirmed the
consultation proposed to be acceptable.
Consultation on the Masterplan has been on going throughout the first and
second quarter of 2013. Further details are provided in Section 4. This has
included engagement with the local community, stakeholder groups, and local
Councillors.
Opportunities for stakeholder involvement will continue throughout the
planning application process. It is important that the local community are
confidant that they have helped shape their local environment and continued
public involvement will achieve that.
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2. CONTEXT
Introduction
This Masterplan interprets guidance from a wide variety of sources.
2.1 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)
Scottish Planning Policy is Scotland’s national land use policy statement and
provides high level development guidance. Designing Streets (March 2010)
and Designing Places (June 2010) also provide specific policy in relation to
place making. Scottish National Transport Strategy (2006) and Planning
Advice Note 75 Planning for Transport (2006) have also been consulted.
2.2 Aberdeen City and Shire Structure Plan 2009
The Aberdeen City and Shire Structure Plan was approved by Scottish
Ministers in August 2009. That plan identified Inverurie as lying within the
Inverurie to Blackburn Strategic Growth Area and allocates 6,500 houses in
the corridor in the period between 2007 and 2030.
In terms of employment land, in the Inverurie to Blackburn Strategic Growth
Area, a minimum of 40 hectares of land is required at all times, with 105
hectares of new land allocations between 2007 and 2023. A further 70
hectares of strategic reserve land is required between 2024 and 2030.
2.3 Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2012 (ALDP)
The Masterplan area lies within the settlement of Inverurie which has
significant levels of growth forecast during the life of the ALDP. As the
hospital is an established use it is not identified within the ALDP and its
redevelopment does not specifically require the preparation of a masterplan.
The site is however, identified as lying within the settlement boundary and
accordingly its redevelopment will require to comply with the relevant policies
of the ALDP.
2.4 Proposed Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development
Plan
The Proposed Strategic Development Plan was published in February 2013.
It maintains the spatial strategy adopted by the Structure Plan and therefore
continues to identify Inverurie as lying within a Strategic Growth Area.
The housing land allocations are unchanged, with 1,000 houses identified up
to 2035. This includes 500 existing allocations to 2016; 400 houses between
2017 and 2026 and a further 100 houses between 2027 and 2035. In terms of
employment land, the requirements are unchanged from the Structure Plan.
2.5 Supplementary Guidance
Aberdeenshire Council have produced a range of Supplementary Guidance as
part of their Local Development Plan. The Masterplan will consider the
following guidance:
LSD1: Masterplanning
LDS2: Layout, siting and design of new development
LSD5: Public open space
LSD6: Public access
LSD11: Carbon neutrality in new development
SG Development Contributions 1: Developer Contributions
SG Developer Contributions 2: Access to new development
SG Natural Environment 2: Protection of the wider biodiversity and
geodiversity
SG Landscape 1: Landscape character
2.6 Planning Advice
As well as Supplementary Guidance, this Masterplan will consider Planning
Advice prepared by Aberdeenshire Council, including:
1/2012: Opportunities for biodiversity enhancement in new development
6/2012: Implementation of Policy SG LDS2
7/2012: Implementation of Policy SG LSD1
2.7 Scottish Historic Environment Policy (December 2011)
The Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) sets out Scottish Ministers’
policies, providing direction for Historic Scotland and a policy framework that
informs the work of a wide range of public sector organisations.
2.8 Greenspace Design for Health and Wellbeing (2011)
The Greenspace Design for Health and Wellbeing guidance is applicable to
new build sites and to refurbishments and aims to providing better patient care
through improved spaces.
Figure 3: Aberdeen City and Shire Structure Plan extract
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3. SITE ANALYSIS AND APPRASIAL
Introduction
A range of analysis was undertaken during the Masterplannnig process. The
redevelopment of the site, which is considered in Section 6 is informed by this
analysis.
3.1 Climate
The microclimate of the area (Figure 4: Climatic Features) can be
summarised as follows:
Mild summer temperatures; average high temperatures ranging
between 7o (January) - 18
o (July).
Colder winter temperatures; average low temperatures ranging
between 1o (January) - 10
o (July).
Relatively wet climate; average monthly rainfall of 65mm (c.23 days/
month).
Prevailing wind from south west. There are areas of planting around
the site providing a degree of shelter. A band of trees along the
Kellands Park boundary provides a degree of protection from northerly
winds.
Good average hours of sunshine figures helped by the distance from
the coast.
Opportunities for passive solar gain from south facing properties.
3.2 Local Landscape Characteristics
Inverurie Hospital lies within a residential area located to the south of
Inverurie. The site itself is bound on three sides by residential dwellings at
Manse Road, Upperboat Road and Riverside Place. Dwellings within
proximity to the site range from 1 1/2 to 2 storeys in height.
The north boundary is well defined by a row of mature trees providing
delineation between the site and Kellands Park; it is envisaged that these will
remain.
The east boundary is similarly well defined with semi-mature trees/shrubs
running the length of the boundary, providing screening to the adjacent
residential properties at Manse Road and Barkley Road; it is envisaged that
these will largely remain.
The south boundary is marked by a beech hedge, with a number of grouped
trees/shrubs at various points along its length (at the Nurses Home, Gate, and
Gatehouse); it is envisaged that these will largely remain. Residential
dwellings on Riverside Place lie to the south of the site
The west boundary is less consistent in part due to the previous disposal of
property to the west of the site. A significant grouping of trees exists at the
southwest corner of the site at the Gatehouse and these will remain.
However, further along this boundary where the site access meets Upperboat
Road there is an opportunity to open up the site to provide undisturbed views
into the site and clear line of sight of the redeveloped hospital; this access is
proposed as the main site access in the Masterplan.
3.3 Site Characteristics
The original 1930' hospital site (Figure 6: Original Layout of Inverurie Hospital)
was formally arranged with established arrangements between the Main Gate,
Gate Lodge and Administration Building (all category B listed). To the east, a
similar formal arrangement of buildings was created by the Nurses Block
(category B listed), Allan and Donbank Wards and the since demolished
Maternity Block. Much of this formality is evident today and the central
landscaped area remains.
Figure 4: Climatic Features Figure 5: Surrounding Area
Figure 6: Original Layout of Inverurie Hospital
Figure 7: Listed Buildings
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The grouping of buildings to the north and northwest of the site are less
formal. The original Boiler House and Support Services block to the
northwest has been previously extended, most recently through modular/
temporary building structures. Ashcroft Ward circa 1980's is typical of the
architecture of the period but lacks the scale, proportion and detail of the
original hospital blocks.
The site is simply landscaped (Figure 9: Views to/ From the Site), with
grassed areas generally around and between the existing buildings.
Individually planted trees and shrub/tree beds are also grouped in/around
these areas. To the east of the site there is a Millennium Garden and there
will be a requirement to ensure this is recognised within the redevelopment of
the hospital should it be displaced.
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Figure 9: Views to/ from the site
Figure 8: Historic Photo of Inverurie Hospital
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3.4 Topography
Typical site levels fall within an ordnance datum range of 67.0 – 68.0m; with a
c.1.0m fall from west to east (over a distance of 155-250m).
Site levels outwith the boundary are generally consistent with the exception of
road levels along St. James Place to the south, which falls from 66.9m at the
existing hospital entrance to 65.3m at the south east corner of the site;
approximately 1.7m below the site level.
3.5 Existing Open Space
There is a range of open spaces within the site (Figure 11: Existing Areas of
Open Space), including a Millennium Garden to the sites eastern boundary.
Figure 11: Existing Areas of Open Space
Figure 10: Contours
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3.6 Accessibility
Inverurie hospital lies to the north of St James Place and is well served by
pedestrian facilities (Figure 12: Walking and Core Path Accessibility Map).
The town centre is located approximately 800m to the north east of the
hospital within a ten minute walk. There are a number of routes from the
hospital to the town centre either via Kellands Park and quiet residential
streets or via St James Place and the High Street.
There are various pedestrian facilities within the immediate vicinity of the
hospital, including frequent drop kerbs and informal crossing facilities at
residential road junctions along St James Place.
Public transport
There are two frequent bus services (Figure 13: Inverurie Bus Map) that serve
the hospital site, these are: the 222 and 223 service provided by Kineil
Coaches. This service operates on an alternate frequency, the 222 is
followed by the 223 40 minutes later. This 40 minute services frequency
leaves from Inverurie Town Hall via Inverurie Hospital and returning to the
Town Hall. The service stops outside the hospital on St James Place, before
travelling up Upperboat Road to the Golf Park before returning to the Town
Hall. The service starts at 7.50am Monday to Friday (8.30 am Saturday) and
concludes at 17.10 each day. The service does not run on Sundays.
The service is well used by staff and patients/visitors and is a service that
users would like to see improved by increasing the frequency and potentially
the size of vehicle used.
In addition to the Kineil Coaches service the Stagecoach 221 / 421 service
also serves the hospital. This service operates on an alternate frequency, the
221 is followed by 421. This service originates in Alford and runs through
Monymusk, Kemnay, Kintore, Port Elphinstone before passing through
Inverurie along St James Place. The nearest stop for the 221 / 421 is on the
High Street near George Square; within 700 metres from Inverurie Hospital.
3.7 Opportunities and Constraints
Analysis of the masterplan has identified a number of opportunities and
constraints for the redevelopment of Inverurie Hospital.
Constraints include:
Listed buildings on site;
Existing services on site;
Delivering sufficient car parking spaces on site;
Presence of trees on site;
Access to the site;
Preserving areas of open space.
Opportunities include:
Views within/ outwith the site;
Enhanced areas of open space;
Enhanced structural planting;
Address car parking congestion on St James Place;
Address car parking problems within the site;
Improve access to/ from the site for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles;
Develop new buildings that are fit for purpose;
Improve the level of health care services available to the local
community;
Make the site more pedestrian and cycle friendly;
To create a new Green Energy Centre;
Allow for the site to be served internally by public transport.
Figure 12: Walking and Core Plan Accessibility Map
Figure 13: Inverurie Bus Map
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4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
4.1 Community Consultation and Engagement
Engagement with the local community is valuable in terms of understanding
the local community context and the issues and local knowledge that can be
encompassed into a masterplan at an early stage.
The Planning Advice Note 3/2010 Community Engagement provides best
practice guidance and outlines that:
Community Engagement must be meaningful and proportionate;
Community Engagement must happen at an early stage to influence the
shape of plans and proposals;
4.2 Pathfinder Stakeholder Group
A meeting was held with the Pathfinder Stakeholder group on 7th May 2013 at
the Hopeville Social Club, Inverurie to present the proposals for the
redevelopment of the hospital and to seek the views of the Pathfinder
Stakeholder Group. The Pathfinder Stakeholder Group comprises both NHS
staff members as well as representatives of the local community. 20 people
were in attendance at the meeting and raised issues relating to: funding, car
parking, access, design, listed buildings and location.
4.3 Public Consultation Event: 6th June 2013
A public consultation was held at the Hopeville Social Club between 3pm-
8pm on Thursday 6th June 2013 to seek the views of the public in relation to
the redevelopment of Inverurie Hospital (Figure 14: Public Consultation Event
6th June 2013).
Adverts were placed in the Inverurie Herald on 30th May 2013. Subsequent
articles appeared in the Press and Journal and the Evening Express regarding
the proposed exhibition and proposals for the redevelopment of the hospital.
Exhibition invites were sent to Inverurie Community Council and local
Councillors. Invites were also sent to NHS Grampian staff members working
at Inverurie Hospital and the Health Centre. Posters advertising the event
were displayed in local shops within Inverurie town centre, the local library
and also at Inverurie Hospital.
Information pertaining to the first public consultation event is included as
Appendix 1.
At the event, representatives from NHS Grampian and members of the design
team were in attendance to provide information and to discuss issues with the
local community. A feedback form was available to collect the views of those
in attendance. Following the event copies of the exhibition boards were
available to view in the Admin Building at Inverurie hospital and also at the
Health Centre. Copies of the boards were also issued to members of the
public who had requested copies of the exhibition boards.
Approximately 90 people attended the first event, including members of the
Community Council, and local Councillors. A number of responses were
returned which highlighted the following issues:
Comment Response Action
Site
The site is not large
enough to
accommodate the
development
proposed.
The masterplan will determine if the site
is capable of accommodating the
development proposed as well as
providing sufficient space for expansion,
should it be required at a later date.
Should the site be unable to
accommodate the development
proposed it is likely that alternative sites
will be investigated.
The masterplan will
determine if the site is
suitable to accommodate
the proposals.
Is this the best site
for a new health
centre?
Inverurie Hospital is currently within the
ownership of Grampian Health Board
and there are merits in identifying this as
a potential site for a medical practice/
health centre which would benefit from
being located adjacent to the hospital
and the services available there.
Furthermore, the location of the health
centre will be determined through the
option appraisal and business case that
NHS Grampian are required to go
through with public consultation.
The masterplan will
determine if the site is
suitable to accommodate
the proposals.
The health centre
should be located
more centrally in
Inverurie.
At present there are no alternative sites
owned by NHS Grampian within
Inverurie town centre which could deliver
a new medical centre/ health centre. In
any event, the location of the health
centre will be determined through the
option appraisal and business case that
NHS Grampian are required to go
through with public involvement.
The masterplan will
identify suitable locations
for a new X-ray unit,
community maternity unit
and identify a location for
a possible new medical
centre.
Can the field on St
James Place be
used?
This field is not under the control of
Grampian Health Board and it is
understood that Aberdeenshire Council
have aspirations to develop this field.
Consequently the masterplan looks at
development on the hospital site only.
The masterplan will
identify suitable locations
for a new X-ray unit,
community maternity unit
and identify a location for
a possible new medical
centre.
Given the level of
expansion in
Inverurie the hospital
site will be central
and therefore a good
location for
development.
The hospital already serves the local
community and there are benefits in
redeveloping the site to enhance the
services provided.
Figure 14: Public Consultation Event 6th June 2013
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Comment Response Action
Car Parking
Plenty of car parking
spaces should be
provided.
A Transport Assessment is being
undertaken to identify the level of car
parking required. This will be agreed with
Aberdeenshire Council.
The masterplan will
identify how many car
parking spaces are
required and will identify
the most suitable
location for this on site.
Could the car park
at Kellands Park be
used for staff /
overflow car
parking?
Discussions in this regard are ongoing
with Aberdeenshire Council. For the
purposes of the masterplan all car parking
will be accommodated on site.
The masterplan will
identify suitable
locations within the site
for car parking
provision.
A multi story car
park should be
located by
Upperboat Road.
Car parking provision is currently being
investigated as part of the masterplanning
process and a multi storey may be
required to accommodate the level of car
parking required. The location of any
multi story car park will be investigated as
part of the masterplan process.
The masterplan will
identify suitable
locations within the site
for car parking
provision.
A multi story car
park is essential to
over come car
parking problems.
Car parking provision is currently being
investigated and if a multi story is required
to accommodate the level of car parking
required this will require to be included.
The masterplan will
identify the most
suitable form and
locations for the delivery
of car parking spaces
within the hospital site.
Car parking on
Upperboat Road
should be banned.
This is in the control of Aberdeenshire
Council and will be brought to their
attention.
Public Transport
A bus service linking
all areas of Inverurie
would be useful.
Discussions with the local bus service
provider will be held to discuss the
feasibility of increasing services to and
from the site.
Improvement to bus
service needed.
Discussions with the local bus service
provider will be held to discuss the
feasibility of increasing services to and
from the site.
A shuttle bus from
the town centre to
the site should be
provided.
Discussions with the local bus service
provider will be held to discuss the
feasibility of increasing services to and
from the site. A drop off point within the
site is desired.
Masterplan to identify a
suitable location for a
possible drop off point.
Phasing of Development
Where will the
existing patients go
during the
construction?
Development of the site will be phased.
Patients will remain on site during
construction and will be moved following
completion of buildings.
Masterplan to be
phased.
Comment Response Action
Traffic
Traffic flow issues
need to be
addressed.
Transport Assessments will be
undertaken to identify any potential traffic
flow issues and identify suitable mitigation
works.
Masterplan to
incorporate any
mitigation works that
may be required.
Open Space
Green areas around
buildings should be
maintained.
The masterplan will identify areas of
green space, walkways and landscaping.
The masterplan will
identify areas of green
space.
Design
The site should be a
pleasant place to
stay.
The masterplan will be designed to
ensure that visits to the site are enjoyable
ones whether this be as a patient, visitor
or as an employee.
The masterplan to be
designed to the highest
standards to ensure that
it creates a pleasant
environment.
The surrounding
area is residential -
how will the look of
any new building
impact on this?
The design of any building on site will be
sympathetic to ensure that it is
complementary to the listed buildings on
site, as well as the neighbouring
residential area.
The masterplan to list a
number of design
principles with which
proposals for new
buildings must comply.
Size
What figures have
the expansion plans
have been based
on.
Expansion is based on the current
population and the impact of the
Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan to
2023.
Appropriate expansion
space required to
provide for future
growth of the
population.
Comment Response Action Access
How will disabled
and elderly people
access the services?
Services within the site will be accessible
to all including those with mobility
difficulties. Public transport services will
be encouraged.
The masterplan will
ensure that the site is
easily accessible to all
including those with
mobility difficulties. Need to establish
how mothers/ fathers
with push chairs will
access the site.
Services within the site will be accessible
to all including those with mobility
difficulties. Public transport services will
be encouraged where transportation
needs are required.
The masterplan will
ensure that the site is
easily accessible to all
including those with
mobility difficulties.
The plan should
improve public entry
into the site.
The masterplan will identify suitable
locations for pedestrian and cycle
access to ensure that access to the site
via sustainable modes of transport is
easy and attractive for visitors and users
of the site.
The masterplan will
identify suitable locations
for pedestrian and cycle
access.
Access into the site
is a matter of
concern.
Transport Assessments are being
undertaken to inform the masterplan.
The Transport Assessment will identify
the most suitable location for access to
the hospital.
The masterplan will
identify the most
appropriate access point.
Where will access to/
from the site be?
Transport Assessments are being
undertaken to inform the masterplan.
The Transport Assessment will identify
the most suitable location for all modes
of access to the hospital site.
The masterplan will
identify the most
appropriate access to the
site.
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4.4 Public Consultation Event 4th July 2013
A second public consultation event (Figure 15: Public Consultation Event 4th
July 2013) was held at the Hopeville Social Club between 3pm and 8pm on
Thursday 4th July 2013 to update the local community on progress made with
the Masterplan and seek their views on this.
Adverts were placed in the Inverurie Herald on 29th June 2013. Advertising
material for the second exhibition is contained in Appendix 2.
Exhibition invites were sent to Inverurie Community Council and local
Councillors. Invites were also sent to NHS Grampian staff members working
at Inverurie Hospital and the Health Centre. Posters were also displayed in
local shops and Inverurie library.
At the event, representatives from NHS Grampian and members of the design
team were in attendance to provide information and to discuss issues with the
local community. Following the event copies of the exhibition boards were
available to view in the Admin Building at Inverurie Hospital and at the Health
Centre. Copies of the boards were also issued to members of the public who
had requested copies of the exhibition boards. Approximately 40 people
attended the follow up event including members of the Community Council,
local Councillors, MSP’s and members of the local community. 10 responses
were returned which highlighted the following issues:
Issue Response Action
If there is to be a health point it would be useful if it was located in town.
At present the proposals are to locate a new X-ray unit, community maternity unit and a possible location for a new medical practice. The masterplan will also identify areas for expansion should this be required at a later date. There are no plans to locate a health point on site at this moment in time.
If the hospital site is unsuitable to accommodate development what other sites will be available?
Should alternative sites be required they will be identified through the option appraisal and business case that NHS Grampian are required to go through with public consultation.
Should the current site of the health centre be sold will the profits go towards phase 3 development?
The sale value may be retained by NHS Grampian with Scottish Government approval. Funding available will be considered for investment against the Boards high risk priorities.
Therapy rooms should have treatment bays in preference of curtains to maintain privacy.
The masterplan will identify where buildings should be located on site and will set out the design principles. The design of therapy rooms will form part of the detailed design of the buildings which will come forward once the masterplan has been accepted by Aberdeenshire Council.
In the 'Millennium Garden' trees and shrubs have been donated by families in memory of their loved ones. Can an area of ground be reserved to house these memorials?
The masterplan will ensure that trees and plaques donated by family members are sensitively relocated.
Masterplan to safeguard an area to house donated trees/ plaques.
Traffic flow in and out of the site will be increased at Upperboat Road.
Transport Assessments will be undertaken to identify any potential traffic flow issues and identify suitable mitigation works.
Masterplan to incorporate any mitigation works that may be required.
Issue Response Action
There will be a need to allocate more car parking spaces in additional phases - perhaps a multi story car park is the answer.
Car parking provision is currently being investigated and if a multi story is required to accommodate the level of car parking required this will require to be included.
The masterplan will identify the most suitable form and locations for the delivery of car parking spaces within the hospital site.
The proposal by Aberdeenshire Council to develop social housing on St James Place would cause additional traffic if
Transport Assessments will be undertaken to identify any potential traffic flow issues. The assessments will consider committed development.
Masterplan to incorporate any mitigation works that may be required.
Facilities on site would be good and if plenty car parking spaces and a regular bus service are incorporated this may be a successful development.
Car parking provision is currently being investigated. Discussions with the local bus service provider will be held to discuss the feasibility of increasing services to and from the site.
The masterplan will identify suitable locations to accommodate car parking. The masterplan will be designed to ensure it can be served by public transport.
Good to incorporate green space for visitors and patients.
The masterplan will identify areas of green space, walkways and landscaping.
Masterplan to identify areas of green space.
Ensure the decanting of wards are done properly.
Development of the site will be phased. Patients will remain on site during construction and will be moved following completion of buildings.
Masterplan to be phased.
There should be a pharmacy on site.
At present the proposals are to locate a new X-ray unit, community maternity unit and identify a location for a possible medical practice on site as well as identify areas for expansion should this be required at a later date. At present there are no plans to locate a pharmacy on site.
Delighted to see GP relocate to hospital grounds.
Noted.
Can see the improvements to come- they are just not coming quickly enough.
Noted. Figure 15: Public Consultation Event 4th July 2013)
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5. SITE REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Design Requirements
The Masterplan aims to incorporate high quality design to create a health care
facility that will be pleasant to use for all. This relies on creating a
development that merges seamlessly with the listed buildings on site.
There are 6 key qualities which form the basis for good Urban Design (Figure
16: Examples of Good Design), which are summarised as follows:
Safe and Pleasant – It must provide properly designed streets and public
areas. These should consist of defensible spaces with natural security
through passive surveillance and overlooking. People need to take
precedence over cars and traffic speeds need to be controlled by careful
design.
The redevelopment should have a clear identity which can only be created
with an understanding of the historical character of the area and the
surroundings. Green open spaces will be provided to provide places to
breathe.
Welcoming – The most successful places are the places that flourish socially
and economically. They have a distinct identity with safe and pleasant spaces
and are easy to move around especially on foot.
Easy to get around – Good connections to the surrounding road, cycle and
footpath networks are core needs for the development of a successful place.
An easily understood street pattern which delivers good local accessibility and
links to the wider network is essential.
Flexibility – Sustainable design is good design and applies to buildings
streets and public spaces as well as roads and footpaths. The fundamental
requirement for sustainability is flexibility and provision must be made to
accommodate future needs and changing circumstances.
Resource Efficient – The use of existing infrastructure, transport networks
and services are extremely important for creating sustainable communities.
Inverurie Hospital is well located on the local road network as well as being
closely linked to the existing facilities in the town. The design of internal roads,
open spaces and buildings within Inverurie Hospital will take account of and
recognise and respect the character and topography of the landscape and
recognise and respect the microclimate of this area to ensure energy
efficiency.
Distinctive – Successful places have a strong individual identity. This comes
from a combination of building forms, materials, scale and landscape. The
Masterplan concept plan evolves as a result of on going consultation with the
local community and stakeholders.
5.2 Sustainability
Sustainable placemaking is at the core of the Inverurie Masterplan; ensuring
that the site can continue to meet the needs of the local community into the
future with flexibility and capacity to meet changing needs.
The design approach must target:
High quality ecological design;
Energy efficiency;
Low carbon building solutions;
Designs which are responsive to site orientation;
Incorporate Public transport links;
Ensure Pedestrian and Cycle routes have accessibility into the site;
Deliver Sustainable Urban Drainage Solutions.
5.3 Energy Efficiency
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets levels for Carbon reduction in
Scotland. The recently published Scottish Government report ‘Low Carbon
Scotland: Meeting our Emissions Reduction Targets 2013-2027’ sets out the
specific action plan as these apply to public bodies, and the recommendations
referred therein should be targeted through implementation of the Masterplan.
The new building should be as energy efficient as possible; it is the intention
that all new buildings will gain a Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) ‘Very Good’ rating as a
minimum, with the main energy source being delivered from a low carbon
energy source. In addition, construction materials will have a low
environmental impact over the full lifecycle of the building with all major
building elements being selected from ‘The Green Guide to Specification’ with
an A or A+ rating.
The existing Design Quality Policy for NHS Scotland already requires NHS
Scotland bodies to specify build and design quality in capital projects through
the use of tools such as Achieving Excellence Design Evaluation Toolkit
(AEDET) and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment
Method (BREEAM) Healthcare as a basis for assessing sustainability in health
projects.
The Scottish Government Health Directorates has a Framework Agreement in
place with Architecture and Design Scotland for the provision of Design
Review, enabling support for NHS Boards and the provision of advice and
guidance on design related matters for NHS Boards.
Figure 16: Examples of Good Design
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5.4 Transport Strategy
The Transport Strategy will include a review of existing travel patterns and
infrastructure to determine what, where and how improvements can be made
to access the site by all modes. An assessment of both new and proposed
pedestrian paths and cycle ways to existing residential areas and the town
centre has been assessed as well as the availability and frequency of public
transport services.
Improving pedestrian links to existing principal public transport facilities
adjacent to the study area is seen as key in promoting this Masterplan such
as improvements to the existing footpath along Kellands Park to promote
pedestrian / cycling boulevards (Figure 17: Cycle Paths).
In support of the objective to promote permeability to the area by sustainable
modes of transport, existing vehicular traffic flows within the study area have
been reviewed in order to identify measures which can then influence and
improve the streetscape environment within this part of Inverurie. An initial
consideration such as limiting vehicular activity to the site has been discussed
with the introduction of waiting restriction along St James Place to deter cars
parking near the hospital site access has been considered (Figure 18: Car
Parking on St James Place). A comprehensive review of existing parking on
site and provision off site on the local highway network has been undertaken.
Further discussions such as zonal parking and enforcement of new parking
provision will continue with Aberdeenshire Council Roads Department to
determine their support in promoting these new strategies and the influence
they will have on travel behavior.
Site Accessibility
The assessment will consider accessibility to the site by all modes of
transport, considering first the opportunities to encourage most sustainable
modes of walking and cycling, then public transport and finally by private car.
The assessment will identify linkages to existing and proposed pedestrian and
cycle networks in the local area. The report will identify proposals for bus
service provision through dialogue with Aberdeen County Council Public
Transport Unit and public transport operators. Consideration will also be given
to accessibility to the site from the local and strategic road networks.
Trip Generation, Attraction and Distribution
In order to determine development trips the assessment will identify People
Trip Rates from TRICS data. TRICS Data for a Health Centre will be utilised
for the Assessment, utilising individual Land Use Categories of Health Centre.
The existing traffic model will be used to ensure the Distribution is robust.
Committed Development
Confirmation will be sought from Aberdeenshire Council of Committed
Development which are to be allowed for and assessed as committed
development in the traffic modelling.
Accident Statistics
Accident statistics for the immediate area will be requested from
Aberdeenshire Council and a summary of these provided within the TA.
Travel Plan
The assessment will identify a detailed framework within which a Travel Plan
can be developed for agreement with Aberdeenshire Council prior to first
occupancy of the development. The TA will identify within the framework
initial modal split objectives based on available mode share data
Figure 17: Cycle Paths
Figure 18: Car Parking on St James Place
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6. DEVELOPMENT OF SITE AND LAYOUT
Introduction
The Masterplan sets out proposals for the re-development of Inverurie
Hospital. It outlines the planning and design principles that should be followed
in any planning application(s) for the site.
The aim of the Masterplan is to guide development to meet the vision for the
site as identified on page 4. It will do this by considering the analysis carried
out and detailed in Section 3 to produce a Masterplan for the redevelopment
of Inverurie Hospital. It will respect the listed buildings on site, natural
features on site and the character of the surrounding area to create a
distinctive, high quality environment.
6.1 Evolving the Masterplan
The redevelopment of the site has evolved through the Masterplan process.
Following site analysis and initial consultation with the local community and
Aberdeenshire Council identified issues relating to: access, phasing, car
parking, listed buildings and open space.
Figure 19: Views Figure 20: Pedestrian Routes Figure 21 Car Parking/ Roads
Figure 23: Open Space Figure 24: Bus Stops Figure 22: Existing Buildings
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6.2 Open Space
The open space characteristics of the site should be retained within the
redevelopment of Inverurie Hospital (Figure 25: Areas of Open Space)
Phasing of development is likely to constrain this during the early work phases
however, the Masterplan has retained a central area of open space where
most of the pedestrian movements around the site should be concentrated.
The existing open space around the retained buildings should be protected
and where appropriate new areas of open space should be provided around
all new buildings. Where new buildings are proposed external open space
should be considered as the focal point for surrounding buildings, with
particular thought given to areas of open space external to patient bedrooms,
day rooms and waiting areas. New areas of open space will be designed to
ensure that they are easily accessible to staff, visitors and patients, as well as
interacting with neighbouring residential areas and Kellands Park. This was
an important consideration during the consultation process.
Further areas of open space exist at Kellands Park which lies to the north of
the site and is accessible via footpath.
High quality hard landscaping should be provided to give texture and interest
to road, cycle routes and footpaths; and to ensure prominence of public
routes. Appropriate porous paviours should be provided within car parking
areas in accordance with the site wide requirements for Sustainable Urban
Drainage system (SUDs).
Car parking areas should be broken up with hard and soft landscaping
comprising trees and hedging as it will reduce the impact of increased site car
parking.
The design of new landscaping will be sympathetic to the listed buildings
which exist on the site. These areas will provide an appropriate mix of trees,
shrubs and green linked spaces to ensure that the biodiversity of the site will
be maximised.
The Masterplan will ensure that trees and commemorative plaques which are
located within the Millennium Garden are sensitively relocated where required.
Figure 25: Areas of Open Space
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6.3 Connectivity
Integration of the hospital and the local community is vital. The site will be
fully connected via footpaths, pavements, public transport networks and
roads.
6.4 Walkability
An issue raised at the consultation event was the perception that the site was
less accessible given its location outwith the town centre. The town centre is a
10 minute walk or 800 metre from the site and given the existing bus services
222/223 and 221.421 which both run a well used service. The site can be
considered as accessible as any other town centre location.
6.5 Pedestrians and Cyclists
Pedestrian routes are excellent within the vicinity of the site, St James place is
well served by pedestrian facilities within the immediate vicinity of the
Hospital, including frequent drop kerbs and informal crossing facilities at
residential road junctions along St James Place.
To the north of Inverurie Hospital there is a pedestrian footpath along Kellands
Park which is also used by cyclists. This is a wide footpath which forms a
boundary to the playing fields and links into residential streets at Barclay Road
to the east and Upperboat Road to the west.
The footpath running along the western boundary of the site at Upperboat
Road is well used for accessing the Kellands Primary School. Upperboat
Road is part of a 20MPH Zone. There is no formal crossing point across the
existing access to the hospital, which currently provides emergency and
service access. To the south of Upperboat Road at the junction with St
James Place there is no formal crossing point as there is no footpath facility
on the southern side of the junction. The St James Place has good lighting
for a residential street, with columns located on the northern side of the road,
this route is therefore considered to be a safe environment for walking and
cycling.
There are no formal cycling facilities within the immediate vicinity of the
Hospital or within the town centre. However, the traffic flows are relatively low
and therefore conducive to safe cycling. St James Place does have an issue
with vehicles parking along the northern side of the road. This is an issue for
both cyclists and all other road users including cars and buses, as it effectively
narrows the road to one lane within the section of highway between the main
Inverurie Hospital access and Riverside Place.
Cycling within the vicinity of the site would be encouraged to use the footpath
along Kellands Park and other quieter roads surrounding Inverurie Hospital
such as Manse Road, Cunninghill Road and Barclay Road.
6.6 Public Transport Connections
As discussed in section 3.6 there are two frequent bus services that serve the
hospital site, these are: the Kineil Coaches 222 and 223 service; which is a 40
minute service. The service starts at 7.50am Monday to Friday (8.30 am
Saturday) and concludes at 17.10 each day. The service does not run on
Sundays.
The service is well used by staff and patients/visitors and is a service that
users would like to see improved by increasing the frequency and potentially
the size of vehicle used.
The Stagecoach 221 /421 service also lies within proximity to the hospital site.
Bus stops for this service are located on the High Street which lies 700m from
the hospital.
In order to improve Public Transport facilities to the site, it is proposed to
extend the existing 222/223 service to penetrate the site via Upperboat Road.
The proposal is to extend the service so that a bespoke stop is provided for
the service within the main car park. The access proposal, outlined in section
6.7, include Upperboat Road being promoted as the main access for vehicles
entering the site. Therefore the main car park will be located in the north
western corner of the site accessed via Upperboat Road. This is therefore
considered to be the desired location for a pickup and drop off point for this
popular and well used service provided by Kineil Coaches. The proposed stop
located on the eastern edge of the car park, central to the site, thereby
providing excellent access to the existing and proposed new medical facilities.
Figure 26: Walking Isochrones
Figure 27: Public Footpath at Kellands Park Figure 28: Public Transport Services Available in Inverurie Town Centre
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6.7 Car Parking
Existing car parking provision is allocated into various ‘pockets’ located
around the site to serve existing facilities and is mostly historic in nature and
use. As a result the level of car parking provided for the existing use is
deemed to be below the operational requirement of the existing hospital site.
Existing car parking provision is provided in the region of 140 spaces. This
number is derived from existing marked spaces on site and there is scope for
further areas of car parking to be provided on site albeit in remote areas.
The proposals provide for an increase in car parking that meets the
Aberdeenshire Council parking standards which are highlighted below. This
proposed increase to 250 car parking spaces in total, requires 200 car parking
spaces in the main car park to serve the majority of staff and the visitor patient
requirement of the proposed new facilities. This increase in parking spaces
will cater for expansion to Phase 2 of the development proposals.
Car parking has been centrally located close to the new Health Centre to
improve access and reduce any potential conflict between vehicles and
vulnerable road users. Currently with car parking located in various ‘pockets’
around the site, vehicles search for appropriate spaces close to the medical
facility they are visiting. If this search proves difficult then drivers park their
vehicles in inappropriate locations either on site or on adjacent residential
roads (Upperboat Road and St James Place).
Providing a single large car park with improved management and signing of
the internal routes within the site will minimise this current parking issue.
Furthermore visitors, staff and patients requiring direct access to facilities due
to mobility issues will be provided with clear designated areas in the location
of appropriate Disabled Badges parking areas.
6.8 Vehicular Access
Existing access to the site is primarily via St James Place, with emergency
and service access provided via Upperboat Road. The main access off St
James Place is constrained by the listed status of the Gatehouse and walls.
Visibility is therefore compromised by this constraint and further impeded by
vehicles parking close to the access along the northern edge of St James
Place. This results in vehicles exiting the site with limited visibility from the
east and when travelling in an eastbound direction having to do so on the
opposite side of the road. Therefore any intensification of activity at this
access will only compound this issue and raise road safety concerns. Whilst
waiting restriction could be introduced along the northern edge of St James
Place, the restrictions resulting from the listed status of the Gatehouse and
walls still exist and therefore do not necessarily improve the situation.
The other existing access is via Upperboat Road is used for service access
and for emergency service vehicles.
The access proposals for Inverurie Hospital are to promote Upperboat Road
as the main access for visitor and patients. This intensification of use will be
delivered following the redevelopment of the site at Phase 2 with a new car
park located in the north western corner of the site for 250 vehicles. This will
require improvements to the Upperboat Road junction with St James Place
and require further modification and improvements to the Upperboat Road site
access junction.
The access via Upperboat Road will require widening and improvements to
pedestrian facilities to include a formal crossing point.
The junction at St James Place / Upperboat Road will also require
modification and improvement to cater for an increase in use and improve
pedestrian facilities. The detail of this revised junction will be determined
following detailed analysis and discussion with Aberdeenshire Council.
The existing access on St James Place, via the gatehouse will be maintained
and promoted as primary access for all service vehicles, emergency
Ambulance Services and some staff access.
Figure 29: Pedestrian/ cycle routes
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6.9 Road and Street Layout
As previously stated there are a number of vehicular, pedestrian and cycle
routes from the hospital to the town centre either via Kellands Park and quiet
residential streets or via St James Place and the High Street.
Whilst there are no proposals for new pedestrian routes within the vicinity of
the site, the transport assessment will look to improve pedestrian routes along
St James to improve accessibility and access to the site. One key issue
which will improve the pedestrian environment within the vicinity of the site will
be the proposed removal of parked vehicles from St James Street, on the
northern edge by the introduction of waiting restrictions. Currently, parked
vehicles obscure pedestrian and driver visibility. This is not only detrimental
to vehicular access along St James Place, but it also impacts on the
pedestrian environment and safety.
The removal of the parking will improve visibility for both pedestrian, cyclist
and drivers and make pedestrian movement along and across St James Place
safer.
The existing main site access off St James Place will be downgraded to
provide access for staff, service and emergency services only. The reduction
in activity at this location will again improve pedestrian and cycle movement
and safety at this location.
Upperboat Road, is currently a 20mph zone with good footpath facilities on
both sides of the road. Upperboat Road is used by pedestrians to gain access
to the primary school to the north of the site. This popular route crosses the
existing hospital access off Upperboat Road and due to the intensification of
this access it is proposed that an upgraded pedestrian facility is provided.
The proposals include some local widening at the junction to improve
vehicular access and the introduction of a formal pedestrian facility at the
mouth of the junction. This will ensure that pedestrian safety and movement
is safeguarded for existing movements across the junction and for access into
the site.
Further pedestrian/cycle improvements will be proposed for access via Manse
Road. There is currently no existing provision directly into the site however,
proposals to improve accessibility include a new link into the site from Manse
Road.
To the north of Inverurie Hospital there is a pedestrian footpath along Kellands
Park which is also used by cyclist. This is a wide footpath which forms a
boundary to the playing fields and links into residential streets at Barclay Road
to the east and Upperboat Road to the west. There are no proposals to
improve the existing facilities at this location as it is already a popular and well
used route.
Figure 30: Examples of Cycle/ Pedestrian Paths and Cycle Parks
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6.10 Built Form
The Masterplan on page 22 shows how the site will be developed. It identifies
areas of open space, pedestrian and vehicular routes, and public transport
routs. Areas identified for future expansion are also made clear.
The Masterplan has focused on the creation of a high quality redevelopment
of Inverurie Hospital which:
Creates meaningful areas of open space with linkages throughout the
site and to the neighbouring area;
Integrates the site with the wider community, providing links from the
site to the wider area;
Provides the opportunity for public transport to service the site;
Safeguards the listed buildings on site;
Phases the redevelopment of the site to ensure minimal disruption to
patients during construction.
Provides a series of design principles for the development of buildings
on site both now and in the future.
6.11 Climate and Orientation
All new buildings should maximise the benefits of passive design achievable
through orientation and layout.
The design and layout should provide for areas of shelter and avoid locating
entrance doors in exposed positions. Generally a lobby arrangement should
be provided at all entrances.
The design and layout of any new building within the site should avoid
uncontrolled solar gain with appropriate glazing specification required
dependant on orientation.
6.12 Design Code/ Urban Design
The Masterplan will create a high quality environment by responding to
specific site characteristics including listed buildings, footpaths, retaining
areas of open space. Pedestrian and cycle links to and from the site will be
enhanced to encourage sustainable modes of transport throughout.
The redevelopment of the hospital maximises areas of developable space to
ensure that the site is able to adapt to changing circumstances and expand in
the future should this be required.
The design of buildings within the site respects the listed buildings present on
site. It also ensures that there is a clear hierarchy of shared surface spaces
and footpaths all of which assist in reducing vehicle speeds and create a more
pedestrian friendly environment.
Areas of open space are also provided within the redevelopment which
provide a focal point. Areas of open space have been designed to ensure that
they are easy to access by staff, patients and visitors.
Figure 31: Example of Buildings Orientated to Maximise Passive Solar Gain
Figure 32: Use of Bay Windows
Figure 33: Easily Accessible Open Space
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6.13 Scale, Massing and Materials
New buildings within the site will range from two to three storey in height with
three storey buildings located to the sites northern boundary.
A contemporary design solution is proposed, reflective of the clean lines and
sculptural forms of the original hospital buildings.
Whilst a balance must be achieved in terms of the thermal performance of the
new buildings, the design should offer a similar proportion of glazing to wall as
exists in the existing buildings; natural light and visual connection to the
outside are important, particularly in healthcare buildings.
Building materials should also take reference from the original hospital.
Smooth white render should be the predominant external finish with metal/
timber composite windows. Roofing materials to be low pitch metal cladding
panels and/or proprietary flat roofing membrane behind a parapet eaves.
6.14 Height
Existing building heights across the site (original 1930's hospital) are generally
two storey with localised increases in scale for the boiler house chimney and
roof mounted plant enclosures. Subsequent additions (Ashcroft Ward and
more recent dental/modular buildings) have typically been single storey
structures.
The surrounding residential properties are generally 1 1/2 - 2 storeys.
A building height of three storeys on the sites northern boundary is considered
to maximise the available space within the site and deliver a contemporary
design solution.
Aberdeenshire Council have indicated 3-storeys would be acceptable towards
the centre/north of the site, with 2-storey being an appropriate scale across
the remaining areas.
The Masterplan is consistent with this guidance with concentration in scale
being encourage to endure adequate space is maintained for external areas
and soft landscaping.
6.15 Density
Any concerns that the redevelopment of Inverurie Hospital would result in over
development is satisfied by the calculations in the below table. These
calculations demonstrate that following the completion of Phase 3 a building
footprint of 15.73% across the site will be created, this is only an increase in
footprint of 0.15%.
6.16 Waste
Segregated waste storage will be located adjacent to the proposed Energy
Centre and provided with appropriate access and turning arrangements for
suitably sized collection vehicles. External waste storage will be provided in
accordance with current legislative requirements including secure areas for
the storage of clinical waste. Appropriate spaces internally will be provided in
accordance with Legislative requirements and NHS Grampian's Management
Policies; sufficient for the collection, segregation, and holding of waste before
this is moved to external storage areas.
6.17 Contamination
Due to the current and past use of the site a desk top survey will be
undertaken to determine if there is contamination present on the site. The
survey may conclude that there are no sources of contamination and therefore
no further evaluation or investigation of the site will be required. The survey
will accompany any planning application(s) for the site.
6.18 Tree Survey
A tree survey has been undertaken and will accompany any planning
application(s) for the site.
6.19 Adaptability
The Masterplan allows for flexibility and adaptability allowing further
expansion of the hospital should it be required at a later date.
Figure 37: Future Areas of Expansion
Figure 34: Examples of Clean Lines
Figure 35: Examples of Render and Glazing
Figure 36: Example of a 3 Storey Building
Phase Site Area
(sqm) Building Footprint Area
(sqm) Building Footprint (% of
site) Phase 1 (based on
existing arrange-
ment)
31401.76 4890.78 15.57%
Phase 2 31401.76 4224.25 13.45% Phase 3 31401.76 4939.75 15.73%
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7. MASTERPLAN
Figure 41: Areas of Green Space
Figure 43: Views into/ out of The Site
Figure 40: Pedestrian/ Cycle Routes
Figure 42: Listed Buildings
Figure 38: Vehicular Routes Figure 39: Public Transport Routes
Figure 44 : Masterplan
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Figure 45: 3D Visuals
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Figure 46: 3D Visuals
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8. PHASING AND DELIVERY
8.1 Phasing
Phase 1: 2013 to 2015 Phase 1 will see new diagnostic X-ray facilities and a Community Maternity
Service (CMU) brought onto the site. Initially these will be provided within
reconfigured accommodation whilst new purpose built facilities are built; X-ray
being located within the retained Admin Block and CMU being provided within
Donbank Ward. The Child Development Team will be relocated into the
Nurses Home to create the space necessary for the new X-ray facility.
Further work will be undertaken during Phase 1 to facilitate the construction
activities during Phase 2 and to ensure the site remains operational at all
times. A reconfigured access will be provided to the retained dental unit.
A series of decants are necessary to clear the accommodation around the
existing Boiler House to allow for their clearance during Phase 2.
Physiotherapy and Cardiovascular Services will be provided temporarily within
Donbank Ward.
Upon completion of Phase 1, a development site will be available for the
construction of a new Health Centre, Community Maternity Unit, Dental Unit
and a new Energy Centre with sufficient capacity to serve the entire site.
Figure 47: Phase 1
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Figure 48: Phase 2
Phase 2: 2015 to 2016
Phase 2 largely comprises the construction of the new Health Centre,
Community Maternity Unit, Dental Unit and a new Energy Centre in the
northeast quadrant of the site. Upon completion, this will allow for the
demolition of the existing Dental Unit. The services within the retained
Donbank Ward (CMU, Physiotherapy and Cardiovascular Services) will
decant into the new facility upon its completion.
During Phase 2, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will be relocated from
accommodation adjacent to the Boiler House into either the Admin Block or
the Gate House; associated Ambulance car parking will be provided in the
area north of the Gatehouse.
Services within Ashcroft Ward will be re-provided in an off-site solution,
providing the means to clear this part of the site.
The reconfigured site access, road and car parking arrangement in the
northwest quadrant of the site will be provided on a phased basis to allow for
the above decants and site wide servicing strategies. The existing Boiler
House cannot be demolished until the new Energy Centre is fully operational.
Upon completion of Phase 2, the site will have been reconfigured sufficiently
to bring all currently planned services onto the site and put in place a
structure for future development.
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Figure 49: Phase 3
Phase 3: 2016 onwards Phase 3 will implement the replacement of outdated ward accommodation.
The Donbank Ward will be demolished to allow for the construction of a new
ward block (of up to 2 storeys). This block will be linked to the Health Centre
by a Diagnostic Block which will include the X-ray service; these services will
support both in-patient and out-patient care.
Following completion of the new ward areas Allan Ward will be demolished
and the final car parking and external landscaped areas will be constructed.
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9. FURTHER INFORMATION
9.1 Contact Details
For further formation please contact:
NHS Grampian
Summerfield House
2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
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10. APPENDIX 1
10.1 Exhibition 1
Press Advert
Newspaper Articles
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Exhibition Boards
Feedback Forms
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10. APPENDIX 2
10.2 Exhibition 2
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