One Blackfriars - Planning Statement FINAL VERSION - Southwark ...

CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTDAPPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWthe area or proposed development to adverse effects from pollution, should betaken into account.1.45 Paragraph 121 identified that planning decisions are required to ensure that thesite is suitable for new use taking account of ground conditions and instability,including from former activities such as mining, pollution arising from previous usesand any proposals for mitigation including that adequate site investigationinformation prepared by a qualified person is presented.1.46 At paragraph 123 the NPPF identifies that planning policies and decisions should,inter alia:avoid noise from giving rise to significant adverse impacts on health andquality of life as a result of new development;mitigate and reduce to a minimum other adverse impacts on health andquality of life arising from noise from new development, including throughthe use of conditions.1.47 Paragraph 124 identifies that planning policies should sustain compliance with andcontribute towards EU limit values or national objectives for pollutants, taking intoaccount the presence of Air Quality Management Areas and the cumulative impactson air quality from individual sites in local areas. Planning decisions should ensurethat any new development in Air Quality Management Areas is consistent with thelocal air quality action plan.1.48 Paragraph 125 identifies that by encouraging good design, planning policies anddecisions should limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on localamenity, intrinsically dark landscapes and nature conservation.Heritage1.49 Paragraph 128 requires the applicant to describe the significance of any heritageassets affected, including any contribution made by their setting.Page 72APPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW1.50 Paragraph 131 requires local planning authorities to take into account thefollowing when determining planning applications:1.51 The desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significance of heritage assets andputting them to viable uses consistent with their conservation;1.52 The positive contribution that conservation of heritage assets can make tosustainable communities including their economic vitality; and1.53 The desirability of new development making a positive contribution to localcharacter and distinctiveness.THE LONDON PLAN 20111.54 The London Plan was published in July 2011 and formally replaces The LondonPlan (Consolidated with Alterations since 2004) 2010. The Mayor published draftEarly Minor Alterations to the London Plan in February 2012, primarily to addresschanges to Government policy and other policy subsequent to the publication of the