Policy information sourced from Lewisham Town Centre Local Plan
LTC19 Tall buildings
Applicants will need to comply with Core Strategy Policy 18 and then satisfy the requirements of this policy.
Detail of zones generally appropriate or inappropriate for tall buildings and those areas sensitive to such development are shown in Figure 6.3.
Tall buildings in the town centre must:
- maximise this high density development type in the most sustainable town centre locations with access to transport, shops and services,
- increase the amount of local amenity space and improve its quality in order to accommodate tall buildings,
- add positively to the existing and emerging overall Lewisham town centre skyline through sensitive and high quality design providing positive landmarks from all angles of view,
- be part of a varied size, scale and height of development,
- be sensitive to the surrounding environment, in line with CABE and EH guidance.
Applicants should provide detailed modelling to assess the appropriate building height in relation to scale and massing.
For more information please see the Local Plan