Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document
DMS 4 Tall buildings
Proposals will trigger assessment against the detailed criteria in Policy DMS4b in the following circumstances:
| Location | SSAD Map A1 Tall Buildings Policy Areas | Height at which a building will be considered tall |
|---|---|---|
| Locations where tall buildings may be appropriate: | ||
| Town centres, focal points of focal points of activity and Nine Elms) | Area B | 9 storeys and above |
| Locations where tall buildings are likely to be inappropriate: | ||
| Nine Elms (excluding Battersea Power Station focal point and Nine Elms near Vauxhall) | Area C | 11 storeys and above |
| Remainder of the borough | Area D | 5 storeys and above |
Applications for tall buildings will be required to address the following criteria in order to demonstrate compliance with Core Strategy Policies IS3d and IS3e:
- describe how the proposal contributes to social inclusion, environmental health and the economic vitality of Wandsworth;
- provide a transport assessment and travel plan demonstrating innovative and sustainable approaches to transport issues including reduction of private vehicle use and improved access to public transport;
- describe how the proposal addresses the climatic effects on its surroundings including overshadowing, the diversion of wind speeds at ground level, heat islands and glare reduction;
- show, through a detailed design analysis, that the proposal will have an acceptable visual impact on surrounding areas. The visual impact should be illustrated through computer visualisations and photo montages that cover the built and natural environment, strategic views, and the settings of conservation areas and listed buildings. Where clusters of tall buildings are proposed, this should also address the cumulative impact on the skyline;
- assess the impact on the existing historic environment through a conservation impact assessment identifying how the surrounding area’s character or appearance or the setting of a listed building will be preserved or enhanced. As set out in Core Strategy Policy IS3e, views of the Westminster World Heritage Site will be protected in accordance with the London View Management Framework;
- describe how the proposed land use mix supports and complements the surrounding land use pattern and local community;
- describe how the massing and scale of the proposal creates a form that is well integrated into surrounding development;
- demonstrate how the proposal successfully sits within the existing townscape and landform by way of a townscape/landscape impact assessment;
- describe how the proposal positively contributes to streetscape, particularly including active frontages and legible entrances;
- describe how the proposal responds positively to any characteristic alignment and setbacks of surrounding areas;
- describe how the proposal has been designed to create high quality public spaces. Particular consideration should be given to climatic comfort, the need for sun, light and shade, compatibility of adjacent uses and the quality of materials;
- describe how the proposal will encourage public access;
- describe long term maintenance commitments in a maintenance programme including details for the long term maintenance and management of public spaces;
- submit a Management Plan, for which the freeholder is responsible, specifying how the landlord(s) will manage the development;
- demonstrate financial and technical credibility of design.
For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document