Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035
Q6 Urban design: public realm
The council supports development that provides:
- the most effective use of the site;
- safe, attractive, uncluttered, co-ordinated public realm that enhances the setting of and spaces between buildings;
- improved legibility, permeability and convenient access via direct routes for all users (but avoiding alleyways and back lanes);
- a building line that maintains or improves upon the prevailing building line (forward encroachment of established building lines will only be supported where it is fully justified and where no unacceptable change to amenity or local character will result);
- new or enhanced public space and green infrastructure;
- climate change adaption measures such as sustainable urban drainage systems, urban shading and heat reduction measures;
- robust street furniture, permeable paving, good-quality construction materials and landscape design which is appropriate for its site and immediate locality;
- for the removal of redundant or unsightly street furniture/clutter;
- modestly-sized infrastructure cabinets in unobtrusive locations and places them below ground in conservation areas and adjacent to heritage assets;
- retains and enhances the heritage value of existing spaces, in terms of the spatial form, function, connection and relationship with surrounding buildings, materials and finishes (such as historic paving, street furniture and boundary treatments; and
- pedestrian and cycle-priority environments which are not dominated by vehicles whether moving or parked.
For more information please see the Local Plan