Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022
P14 Design quality
Development must provide:
- High standards of design including building fabric, function and composition; and
- Innovative design solutions that are specific to the site’s historic context, topography and constraints; and
- Adequate daylight, sunlight, outlook, and a comfortable microclimate including good acoustic design for new and existing residents; and
- A positive response to the context using durable, quality materials; and
- Buildings and spaces which are constructed and designed sustainably to adapt to the impacts of climate change; and
- Buildings and spaces that utilise active design principles that are fitting to the location, context, scale and type of development; and
- Active frontages and entrances that promote activity and successfully engage with the public realm in appropriate locations; and
- Adequate servicing within the footprint of the building and site for each land use; and
- Accessible and inclusive design for all; and
- A positive pedestrian experience; and
- Basements that do not have adverse archaeological, amenity or environmental impacts.
For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022