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

CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTDAPPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWStrategic and Site Specific Policy1.102 Southwark is committed to working with partners, local communities anddevelopers to ensure that developments achieve growth targets of; 80,000 sq mnew shopping and leisure floorspace; 24,450 net new homes between 2011 and2026; 8,558 new affordable homes between 2011 and 2026; 32,000 net newjobs; and 425,000 to 530,000 sq m additional business floorspace between 2011and 2026 (Strategic Targets Policy 1).1.103 The Site falls within the Bankside, Borough and London Bridge Opportunity Area(BBLB OA). The OA is identified to accommodate 1,900 net new homes (including665 affordable homes) and 25,000 net new jobs between 2009 and 2026. TheOpportunity Area will continue to be a location for mix of uses providing highquality office accommodation alongside world-class retail, tourism, culture andentertainment facilities and public spaces (Strategic Targets Policy 2).1.104 Strategic Targets Policy 2 sets out a vision for the Bankside and Borough area whichseeks new development to improve public spaces, accessibility and recognise andenhance the different character and roles of places in the area. The northern end ofBlackfriars Road is specifically identified for a cluster of tall buildings providingoffices, housing, hotels and shops. These buildings will be of exceptional designand will enhance the look of the area and provide new public spaces. Car parkingwill be limited to deter car use and help reduce traffic.1.105 The Site falls within the CAZ. Development in the CAZ should support the continuedsuccess of London as a world-class city as well as protecting and meeting the morelocal needs of the residential neighbourhoods. Appropriate uses will include newhomes, office space, shopping and cultural facilities, as well as improved streets,spaces and community facilities (Strategic Targets Policy 2).General Development Principles1.106 The Council will allow more intense development for a mix of uses which makes themost of the Site’s potential and maintains open space in the growth areas (StrategicPolicy 1).Page 78APPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWTransport and Parking1.107 The Council’s overarching objective is to encourage walking, cycling and the use ofpublic transport rather than travel by car. To achieve this, large developments willbe directed to very accessible locations and requiring a transport assessment withapplications to show that schemes minimise their impacts, minimise car parkingand maximise cycle parking (Strategic Policy 2).Shopping, Leisure and Entertainment1.108 The Site falls within the Bankside and Borough District Town Centre. Southwark willsupport the provision of new food and non-food shopping space in this town centreand seek to ensure that new development comprises a scale and balance ofdifferent uses appropriate to the centre (Strategic Policy 3).