Foreground and Middle Ground
162 The view towards Buckingham Palace would be diminished by any intrusion above the foreground landscaping. Such intrusion should not be allowed. Management of the front and middle ground should be considered in conjunction with the management of trees on The Mall.
Background
163 Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Monarch. Its dominance in the view emphasises its status. For this reason, it would be inappropriate for any development in the background to become visible above the palace.
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Showing posts with label 07 The Mall to Buckingham Palace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 07 The Mall to Buckingham Palace. Show all posts
Sunday, 14 June 2009
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Linear View: The Mall to Buckingham Palace
Viewing Location 7A: Assessment Point 7A:1
Page 79: Paragraph: 163
“Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Monarch. Its dominance in the view emphasises its status. For this reason, it would be inappropriate for any development in the background to become visible above the palace.”
OBSERVATION. This appears to be a protected vista by another name. It would be helpful for the GLA to show this on a plan or in a 3D oblique view as the requirement has finite and measurable consequences.
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