Policy information sourced from the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan
BEL14 Major Development Sites
A. Proposals for major development must be justified against the following criteria:
- They must demonstrably and positively respond to both the principles of the Belgravia Design Codes and the character of the area in which it is located or which it is adjacent to.
- Development should apply a design-led approach to optimise the use of land and meet identified needs for new housing and workspaces. The scale and character of the local built environment (including the prevailing context height and skyline) should be taken into account when considering the height, bulk and massing of any proposals. Development proposals should not harm Strategic Views or other views identified in this Neighbourhood Plan (Policy BEL5) and where possible should enhance them.
- Outside the Opportunity Area and within the conservation areas, development should respond to the prevailing density in the surrounding area in order to respect the historic context of the location. Where proposed densities are clearly different from the prevailing density, applications must clearly demonstrate how the proposals will respond appropriately to local character and context including the prevailing townscape.
- Where possible, the site should take all opportunities to provide permeability through the site, particularly in the form of permanent public pedestrian routes.
- Development should include the provision of publicly accessible open and green space as part of comprehensive landscaping proposals to enhance the local environment, including tree planting and appropriate softening of the edges of the site.
B. Proposals are expected to maximise the benefits for the local community in terms of facilities and access to public spaces by demonstrably reflecting the community’s needs based on meaningful local consultation.
C. Proposals are encouraged to meet the highest environmental standards, including zero air emissions, as soon as possible and to respond to the principles in the Belgravia Sustainability Charter.
For more information please see the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan