Space Allocation & Planning Assistance

Estates regularly meet with faculties and departments to determine space needs and priorities. Faculty or department space needs should first be discussed with Heads of Administration or Heads of Department. Requests for additional space should fit with the academic/departmental objectives expressed in strategic plans. Space Planning will then try to suggest solutions to space needs.

Once a formal request has been received and space has been identified, signed off by the faculty/department and approved by the Space Management Group, the space will be provided and the space database will be updated accordingly.

Where faculty or departmental space requirements lead to the commissioning of a new building, or the refurbishment or adaptation of an existing University building, the Estates & Facilities Department will work with faculties and departments to establish accommodation requirements.

The Space Planning team assists in the development of the Project Brief and schedule of accommodation, providing early guidance on design feasibility and the space options available.

The team is available to provide advice to faculties and departments on layouts for existing offices and teaching rooms, to ensure that all space is used effectively to meet the needs of the University.

Space layouts can be provided on request by contacting the Space Planning team.