Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document
EN9: River Thames and its Tributaries
The Council will seek to maintain and look for opportunities to enhance the setting of the River Thames and its tributaries. In considering development proposals it will:
- ensure the protection of landscape features that contribute to the setting of the rivers,
- seek to protect and enhance existing views of the rivers,
- pay special attention to the design of development located in riverside settings to ensure that it respects and makes a positive contribution to the setting of the rivers,
- ensure that the quality of the water environment is maintained,
- seek opportunities to improve public access to and alongside the rivers and ensure that existing public access is maintained.
For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document