Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Local Plan

DC3 TALL BUILDINGS

Tall buildings, which are significantly higher than the general prevailing height of the surrounding townscape and which have a disruptive and harmful impact on the skyline, will be resisted by the council. However, areas where tall buildings may be appropriate are as follows:

  • White City Regeneration Area;
  • Earls Court & West Kensington Opportunity Area;
  • South Fulham Riverside Regeneration Area; and
  • Hammersmith Town Centre.

In these areas identified as potentially appropriate for tall buildings, any proposal will need to demonstrate that it:

  • has a positive relationship to the surrounding townscape context in terms of scale, streetscape and built form;
  • is of the highest quality of architectural design and materials with an appropriate form and silhouette which contributes positively to the built heritage and image of the borough;
  • has an acceptable impact on the skyline, and views from and to open spaces, the riverside and waterways and other locally important views and prospects;
  • has had full regard to the significance of heritage assets including the setting of, and views to and from, such assets, has no unacceptable harmful impacts, and should comply with Historic England guidance on tall buildings;
  • is supported by appropriate transport infrastructure;
  • has an appropriate design at the base of the tall building and provides ground floor activity;
  • interacts positively to the public realm and contributes to the permeability of the area;
  • is of a sustainable design and construction, including minimising energy use and the risk of overheating through passive design measures, and the design allows for adaptation of the space;
  • does not have a detrimental impact on the local environment in terms of microclimate, overshadowing, light spillage and vehicle movements; and
  • respects the principles of accessible and inclusive design.

For more information please see the Local Plan