Policy information sourced from the Bexley Unitary Development Plan - Written Statement

TS13

The Council will protect and enhance the character of the Thames Policy Area (see Map 12.1), giving particular attention to:

  1. Achieving good quality design appropriate to its context;
  2. The protection of views and skylines and the creation of new focal points, spaces, vistas and viewpoints as opportunities arise;
  3. Providing an attractive, safe and interesting riverside walk alongside the Thames, and safe routes to the riverside (see also Policy TS14).

Developers should prepare design statements for all significant development proposals within the Thames Policy Area.

TS14

Subject to [Policy] TS15, the Council will require all developments on the waterside of the River Thames to provide improved access TS14 to the waterside for purposes of recreation on or adjacent to the river and, where appropriate, an extension and/or improvement of the publicly accessible river walk. This will usually be achieved by planning obligations. The existing riverside footpath and accesses will be safeguarded.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan