PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 65·E35
Design Considerations for Ramps at Historic Entrances
Where listed buildings have elevated processional entrances, careful design is needed to maintain architectural integrity. Where permanent ramps are not practical, alternatives such as temporary ramps, hydraulic lifts, chairlifts, or access via another entrance should be investigated.
Many listed buildings have been designed to have elevated processional entrances. Often these are the most impressive elements of the entire architectural composition. In these instances the greatest care must be taken in the design of the new works. Where there is symmetry it is essential that this is maintained. Where there is a natural slope across a site it may be possible to take advantage of this in the design process. In some cases permanent ramps to optimal standards are just not practically or aesthetically acceptable and in these instances alternatives will have to be investigated. Such alternatives include, the use of a temporary ramp, a hydraulic platform lift, a chairlift, assisted access or access by way of another entrance.
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