BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Environment = surroundings which can be natural, man-made or a combination of these.

Built Environment = created by man with or without the aid of thenatural environment.

Environmental Considerations

1. Planning requirements.
2. Building Regulations.
3. Land restrictions by vendor or lessor.
4. Availability of services.
5. Local amenities including transport.
6. Subsoil conditions.
7. Levels and topography of land.
8. Adjoining buildings or land.
9. Use of building.
10. Daylight and view aspects.

Physical considerations

1. Natural contours of land.
2. Natural vegetation and trees.
3. Size of land and/or proposed building.
4. Shape of land and/or proposed building.
5. Approach and access roads and footpaths.
6. Services available.
7. Natural waterways, lakes and ponds.
8. Restrictions such as rights of way; tree preservation and+ancient buildings.
9. Climatic conditions created by surrounding properties, land or activities.
10. Proposed future developments.