Policy information sourced from Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy
DH(k) Thames Policy Area
The Royal Borough will seek a high quality of design respecting the special character of the River Thames within the Thames Policy Area defined on the Proposals Map. Proposals within the Area will be expected to:
- Develop and enhance the area’s links with the river, and contribute to the completion of a continuous public riverside footpath and cycleway (see Policy DH1 and IM4);
- Incorporate sustainable modes of passenger, freight and tourist transport, including river transport, as appropriate;
- Consider strategic and local views DH(g);
- Protect and enhance the river and its foreshore for wildlife and nature conservation, avoid encroachment other than for river dependent uses and contribute positively to the improvement of the local environment; and
- Protect the integrity of existing flood defences to minimise flood risk (also see Policy E2 and E3).
For more information please see the Local Plan Core Strategy