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

CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTDAPPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWenclose the public realm and provide high quality spaces. Buildings should notcause unacceptable harm to the amenity of surrounding land and buildings,particularly residential buildings, in relation to privacy, overshadowing, wind andmicroclimate (Policy 7.6).1.94 Tall buildings should be part of a strategic approach to an area (Policy 7.7).Applications should include urban design analysis. Tall buildings should generallybe in the CAZ and Opportunity Areas and have good public transport access; be inareas whose character would not be adversely affected; relate well to surroundingbuildings; form distinctive landmarks; incorporate the highest standards ofarchitecture and materials; have ground floor activities that provide a positiverelationship to surrounding streets; where appropriate have accessible upper floorsand contribute to regeneration. Tall buildings should not adversely affect theirsurroundings or strategic views.1.95 New development in the setting of heritage assets, and conservation areas shouldbe sympathetic to their form, scale, materials and architectural detail. It shouldmake provision for the protection of archaeological resources (Policy 7.8).1.96 Development within designated strategic views will be assessed for its impact on theforeground, middle ground or background (Policy 7.11). Development should notharm, and where possible should make a positive contribution to strategic views(Policy 7.12).1.97 Developments should promote sustainable design and construction methods toreduce emissions (Policy 7.14) and should aim to be ‘air quality neutral’ and notlead to further deterioration of existing poor air quality. Offsetting should be usedto ameliorate negative impacts associated with development proposals.1.98 Existing and potential adverse noise impacts should be minimised in developmentproposals, separating new noise sensitive development from major noise sourcesand promoting new technologies and improved practices to reduce noise at source(Policy 7.15).Page 77APPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW1.99 A proactive approach should be taken to the protection, promotion andmanagement of biodiversity in support of the Mayor’s Biodiversity Strategy (Policy7.19).Implementation, Monitoring and Review1.100 Affordable housing, supporting the funding for Crossrail (where appropriate) andother public transport improvements are strategic priorities for planning obligations(Policy 8.2).SOUTHWARK LDF CORE STRATEGY 20111.101 The London Borough of Southwark’s Core Strategy was adopted in April 2011. TheCore Strategy sets out Southwark’s spatial strategy and strategic policies with animplementation plan until 2026 to deliver sustainable development. The policiesrelevant to the Site and the Proposed Development are summarised below.