Extract from LVMF: River Prospect: The South Bank The South Bank: outside Royal National Theatre 16A.1

Foreground and Middle Ground
280 The dominance and singularity of the treescape of Temple Gardens, as a break in development, should be maintained and enhanced, as should the treescape on the Embankment.

Background
281 Development in the background of Somerset House should not dominate the landmark. Improvements to the setting of the landmark are encouraged through appropriate, high-quality design that respects Somerset House as the principal building in the view. The skyline of the view could be improved by new development of high architectural design quality in the background.