By understanding the current area of the Ouseburn, including the submitted plans for developments within the area, this allows for the potential areas for occupation to be identified. The map allows for a gradient effect of available land for occupation to be graded, with the lighter colour to be considered better for development than areas of darker shades. For example, green spaces are considered lightest, with paving next then roads. Areas which have planning permission are denoted by a double line hatch, with those under already construction denoted by a cross-hatch with the same double line. The existing buildings are made visible as the darkest shade of grey, as part of a nolli map.
According to historic England, The best way to protect a building is to keep it occupied, even if the use is on a temporary or partial basis; when historic buildings are left vacant they are at a greatly increased risk of damage and decay as well as being a potential blight on their locality. Buildings can become centrepieces for future regeneration, so within the Ouseburn, the protection of heritage during its current regeneration is crucial.
The Crossover:
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