Showing posts with label River Prospect. Show all posts
Showing posts with label River Prospect. Show all posts
Sunday, 9 August 2009
London Bridge - 6 months in 6 seconds
We love this very beautiful piece of work by Chris Boardman, photos were taken between 08:30-09:00.
London Bridge from the eye of a London commuter. A photo every morning across London Bridge on my journey to work. londonbridge.thisiswhere.co.uk
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Sunday, 19 July 2009
Waterloo Bridge (crop) - Longest Day - Light Study
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Shot on the longest day in June 2008 - when the sun is at its highest and rising from the north east/setting to the south east - this 30 second timelapse film explores the changes in the tonal range, colour, lighting and emphasis of buildings when looking east from Waterloo Bridge. The film starts at 5.30am and ends late evening, over 17 hours later, the scene changing at approximately 30 mins per second of film.
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Tuesday, 14 July 2009
16B1_South Bank
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All images should be viewed in ‘full screen’ mode by clicking the ‘+’ icon in the top right of the image. When the image is opened in full screen mode you will see a scale bar at the bottom of each image. Use the scroll wheel zoom function and a ruler held against the screen to ensure the scale bar correctly measures 10cm when viewed at a normal viewing distance (approximately arms length). The size of objects in the view will then equate approximately to the size they would appear when viewed at the scene. This technique is known as ‘Real Scale’ viewing
LVMF – The South Bank 16
This river prospect lies between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridges. Two viewing locations are described and contain three assessment points. The Assessment Points is identified in the draft as 16A.1, 16B.1 and 16B.2. No Protected Vistas or Protected Silhouettes are described from these points; however there are clear constraints placed on the foreground and background of the view from points 16B.1 and 16B.2.
Viewing Location 16A
Assessment Point 16A.1:
Assessment Point 16A.1 is orientated towards Somerset House. The position is identical to that described in the current LVMF guidance published in 2007.
The guidance for this view is limited, presumably accounting for the existing development occurring behind Somerset House and the non-existent opportunity to develop the foreground.
The guidance states that any new development in the background is encouraged but should be not ‘dominate’ Somerset House and be of ‘high quality’ design.
Viewing Location 16B
Assessment Point 16B.1:
Assessment Point 16B.1 is orientated towards St. Paul’s Cathedral. The position is identical to that described in the current LVMF guidance published in 2007.
The guidance encourages improving the townscape setting in the view.
The following constraints are described as part of the visual management guidance of the background elements beyond St. Paul’s Cathedral from this viewing position;
The qualities of the clear view of St. Paul’s Cathedral should remain and should not be reduced by inappropriate development crowding in too close to the landmark, dominating it or merging with its silhouette, when seen by the viewer moving between Assessment Points.
It is possible to define both foreground and background viewing corridors based on these constraints. Please see the ‘Maps’ page for more information
Assessment Point 16B.2:
Assessment Point 16B.2 is approximately 9m from 16B.1. As such the characteristics and guidance for both points is predominately identical.
References
1. Draft revised Supplementary Planning Guidance – London View Management Framework May 2009 – Pages 140-147
2. Supplementary Planning Guidance – London View Management Framework – July 2007 – Page 167-172
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Thursday, 2 July 2009
10A1_Tower Bridge
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LVMF – Tower Bridge 10
Tower Bridge is the eastern most river crossing in Central London. One viewing location on the north bastion on the upstream side of the river, contains one assessment point. The Assessment Point is identified in the draft as 10A.1 with the central orientation is towards The Monument. No Protected Vista or Protected Silhouette is described from this point, however there are clear constraints placed on the foreground and background of the view.
Viewing Location 10A
Assessment Point 10A.1:
Assessment Point 10A.1 is orientated towards The Monument. The position is identical to that described in the current LVMF guidance published in 2007.
Although no geometric definition of the viewing corridor is provided the draft 2009 guidance provides the following constraints:
Foreground and Middle Ground: Landmarks which enable an appreciation of the scale and geography of London should not be obscured by inappropriate development in the foreground. This applies to The Monument, in particular which is closely associated with Tower Bridge in the view, owing to their proximity and visibility. This relationship should be maintained.
Background: Views from this place include the relationship between the Tower of London and the City in the background. It is important that the background of the landmark in these views is managed sensitively. Development should not breach the skyline of the four towers of the White Tower or its castellations.
It is possible to define both foreground and background viewing corridors based on these constraints. Please see the ‘Maps’ page for more information.
References
1. Draft revised Supplementary Planning Guidance – London View Management Framework May 2009 – Pages 94-97
2. Supplementary Planning Guidance – London View Management Framework – July 2007 – Page 131-135
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Sunday, 14 June 2009
Extract from LVMF: Victoria Embankment: between Waterloo and Hungerford Bridges 20B.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
353 New development placed amongst the buildings in the middle ground
should be designed to contribute positively to the composition of the
group as a whole.
Background
354 It is recognised that new development, including within the Waterloo
Opportunity Area, may become visible in the background of this view. Such
development may be acceptable if it is sensitively designed and does not
dominate the riverside buildings.
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353 New development placed amongst the buildings in the middle ground
should be designed to contribute positively to the composition of the
group as a whole.
Background
354 It is recognised that new development, including within the Waterloo
Opportunity Area, may become visible in the background of this view. Such
development may be acceptable if it is sensitively designed and does not
dominate the riverside buildings.
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Extract from LVMF: River Prospect: Jubilee Gardens and Thames side in front of County Hall 21A.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
363 Built elements, or elements moored on the river, should not be allowed to compromise this clear view towards the Palace of Westminster.
Background
364 Background development which breaches the skyline of the Palace of Westminster and affects its silhouette should not be supported.
365 Other development within the background of the view should enhance the composition of the view and the relationship between landscape elements and landmarks. It should also be of exceptional architectural quality. The assessment should also consider viewing positions in the viewing location, such as where the Abbey towers are seen in the gap between St Stephen’s Tower and Portcullis House.
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363 Built elements, or elements moored on the river, should not be allowed to compromise this clear view towards the Palace of Westminster.
Background
364 Background development which breaches the skyline of the Palace of Westminster and affects its silhouette should not be supported.
365 Other development within the background of the view should enhance the composition of the view and the relationship between landscape elements and landmarks. It should also be of exceptional architectural quality. The assessment should also consider viewing positions in the viewing location, such as where the Abbey towers are seen in the gap between St Stephen’s Tower and Portcullis House.
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Extract from LVMF: Victoria Embankment: between Westminster and Hungerford Bridges 20A.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
347 Landmarks in the view should not be obscured by foreground elements, including kiosks on the Embankment and moored boats or jetties on the river.
Background
348 It is recognised that new development, including within the Waterloo Opportunity Area, may become visible in the background of this view. Such development may be acceptable if it is sensitively designed and does not dominate the riverside buildings, particularly the former County Hall.
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347 Landmarks in the view should not be obscured by foreground elements, including kiosks on the Embankment and moored boats or jetties on the river.
Background
348 It is recognised that new development, including within the Waterloo Opportunity Area, may become visible in the background of this view. Such development may be acceptable if it is sensitively designed and does not dominate the riverside buildings, particularly the former County Hall.
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Extract from LVMF: Lambeth Bridge: downstream 19A.1 and 19A.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
339 Each landmark should remain visible and able to be appreciated by the viewer.
Background
340 It should be noted that a new tall buildings might emerge at the Waterloo Opportunity Area. These should be of high quality, contribute to the formation of a cluster of tall buildings and should contribute positively to views from Lambeth Bridge. The incremental consolidation of the cluster of tall buildings at the City of London is also anticipated.
341 The backdrop of the Palace of Westminster World Heritage Site is designated as a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 19A.1 and 19A.2.
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339 Each landmark should remain visible and able to be appreciated by the viewer.
Background
340 It should be noted that a new tall buildings might emerge at the Waterloo Opportunity Area. These should be of high quality, contribute to the formation of a cluster of tall buildings and should contribute positively to views from Lambeth Bridge. The incremental consolidation of the cluster of tall buildings at the City of London is also anticipated.
341 The backdrop of the Palace of Westminster World Heritage Site is designated as a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 19A.1 and 19A.2.
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Extract from LVMF: Westminster Bridge: downstream 18B.1 and 18B.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
326 The foreground is the river and the middle ground the Embankment leading the eye to the various landmark buildings forming it.
327 The setting of the group of buildings including County Hall, The London Eye and the Shell Centre, should be carefully considered. New development in the view should contribute positively to that setting.
Background
328 The civic nature of the buildings on the north bank in this view has a clarity which should not normally be disturbed by any background development.
329 New tall buildings at the Waterloo Opportunity Area should contribute to the development of a legible cluster. These should be of the highest design quality, and should, as part of the cluster, enhance views from the location. They should not dominate riverside buildings or diminish their relationship with the river.
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326 The foreground is the river and the middle ground the Embankment leading the eye to the various landmark buildings forming it.
327 The setting of the group of buildings including County Hall, The London Eye and the Shell Centre, should be carefully considered. New development in the view should contribute positively to that setting.
Background
328 The civic nature of the buildings on the north bank in this view has a clarity which should not normally be disturbed by any background development.
329 New tall buildings at the Waterloo Opportunity Area should contribute to the development of a legible cluster. These should be of the highest design quality, and should, as part of the cluster, enhance views from the location. They should not dominate riverside buildings or diminish their relationship with the river.
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Extract from LVMF: Albert Embankment between Westminster and Lambeth Bridges along Thames path near St Thomas’ Hospital 22A.1, 22A.2 and 22A.3
Foreground and Middle Ground
379 No development or fixed items should be added to the foreground. The temporary structures on the terrace to Parliament should be kept in good order and should not be prominent in the view.
Background
380 The existing skyline of the Palace of Westminster from Albert Embankment, as seen in this view, should not be altered. Development of high quality, which does not visually interact with the landmark, may be acceptable in the areas north of the building, and should conform to the prevailing building heights. To the south, development should not be visible above trees at Victoria Tower Gardens, which, from all of the views in this Viewing Place, visually co-join the landmark.
381 The Palace of Westminster World Heritage Site is subject to a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position between Assessment Points 22A.1, 22A.2 and 22A.3
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379 No development or fixed items should be added to the foreground. The temporary structures on the terrace to Parliament should be kept in good order and should not be prominent in the view.
Background
380 The existing skyline of the Palace of Westminster from Albert Embankment, as seen in this view, should not be altered. Development of high quality, which does not visually interact with the landmark, may be acceptable in the areas north of the building, and should conform to the prevailing building heights. To the south, development should not be visible above trees at Victoria Tower Gardens, which, from all of the views in this Viewing Place, visually co-join the landmark.
381 The Palace of Westminster World Heritage Site is subject to a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position between Assessment Points 22A.1, 22A.2 and 22A.3
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Extract from LVMF: Westminster Bridge: upstream 18A.1, 18A.2 and 18A.3
Foreground and Middle Ground
321 No development is anticipated in the foreground and middle ground of this view.
Background
322 New clusters of tall buildings are likely to emerge within the Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Area. These developments offer the potential opportunity to significantly improve the background townscape and skyline to Lambeth Bridge. New development in this area should be of the highest design quality, including tall buildings that contribute to a cluster of compositional value that enhances views from Westminster Bridge.
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321 No development is anticipated in the foreground and middle ground of this view.
Background
322 New clusters of tall buildings are likely to emerge within the Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Area. These developments offer the potential opportunity to significantly improve the background townscape and skyline to Lambeth Bridge. New development in this area should be of the highest design quality, including tall buildings that contribute to a cluster of compositional value that enhances views from Westminster Bridge.
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Extract from LVMF: Golden Jubilee/Hungerford Footbridges: downstream 17B.1 and 17B.2.
Foreground and Middle Ground
309 The intensification of river activity will be welcomed as a counterpoint to the distinct middle ground of Waterloo Bridge.
Background
310 There are opportunities for additional development in the background if it is of a high quality, and if it makes a contribution to the existing characteristics and composition of the view. In particular, proposals for tall buildings in the Waterloo Opportunity Area should be designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the group of buildings in the middle ground on the South Bank without overpowering other elements of the view.
311 High buildings seen in relation to St Paul’s Cathedral should be grouped with either the eastern or northern cluster of tall City buildings.
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309 The intensification of river activity will be welcomed as a counterpoint to the distinct middle ground of Waterloo Bridge.
Background
310 There are opportunities for additional development in the background if it is of a high quality, and if it makes a contribution to the existing characteristics and composition of the view. In particular, proposals for tall buildings in the Waterloo Opportunity Area should be designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the group of buildings in the middle ground on the South Bank without overpowering other elements of the view.
311 High buildings seen in relation to St Paul’s Cathedral should be grouped with either the eastern or northern cluster of tall City buildings.
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Extract from LVMF: River Prospect: Golden Jubilee/Hungerford Footbridges: upstream 17A.1 and 17A.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
298 Landmarks make an important contribution to the skyline and they should not be obscured by new development.
Background
299 The view is characterised by the Palace of Westminster, as the most prominent building, punctuating the skyline and rising above the trees on the Embankment. Development proposed behind the other river frontage buildings must respond to the character and appearance of existing buildings and should not encroach on, or form a backdrop to, the Palace of Westminster in this view.
300 Incremental change to development in the background of the river frontage is acceptable provided each addition to the view contributes positively to the composition.
301 It should be noted that new clusters of tall buildings may emerge at Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Area. Tall building proposals in that area should be designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the emerging cluster of tall buildings.
302 The full length of the Palace of Westminster is subject to a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 17A.1 and 17A.2 (as defined by the purple lines on the photographs).
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298 Landmarks make an important contribution to the skyline and they should not be obscured by new development.
Background
299 The view is characterised by the Palace of Westminster, as the most prominent building, punctuating the skyline and rising above the trees on the Embankment. Development proposed behind the other river frontage buildings must respond to the character and appearance of existing buildings and should not encroach on, or form a backdrop to, the Palace of Westminster in this view.
300 Incremental change to development in the background of the river frontage is acceptable provided each addition to the view contributes positively to the composition.
301 It should be noted that new clusters of tall buildings may emerge at Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Area. Tall building proposals in that area should be designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the emerging cluster of tall buildings.
302 The full length of the Palace of Westminster is subject to a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 17A.1 and 17A.2 (as defined by the purple lines on the photographs).
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Extract from LVMF: The South Bank: Gabriel’s Wharf viewing platform 16B.1 and 16B.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
289 There are several landmarks and historic buildings other than St Paul’s Cathedral in the view, which aid the viewer’s strategic appreciation of London. Views of these landmarks should not be obscured by new development in the foreground or middle ground.
Background
290 The qualities of the clear view of St Paul’s Cathedral should remain and should not be reduced by inappropriate development crowding in too close to the landmark, dominating it or merging with its silhouette, when seen by the viewer moving between Assessment Points.
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289 There are several landmarks and historic buildings other than St Paul’s Cathedral in the view, which aid the viewer’s strategic appreciation of London. Views of these landmarks should not be obscured by new development in the foreground or middle ground.
Background
290 The qualities of the clear view of St Paul’s Cathedral should remain and should not be reduced by inappropriate development crowding in too close to the landmark, dominating it or merging with its silhouette, when seen by the viewer moving between Assessment Points.
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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.
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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.
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Extract from LVMF: Waterloo Bridge: downstream 15B.1 and 15B.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
272 New development should not be allowed to obscure any part of a significant landmark.
Background
273 Consideration should be given to the space St Paul’s Cathedral requires between it and tall buildings to maintain its visual separation.
274 Development which visually interacts or visually connects with, dominates or unacceptably imposes on the peristyle, drum or dome of St Paul‘s Cathedral in the background of the view, will not be acceptable. Development should not diminish the viewer’s ability to recognise and appreciate the landmark.
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272 New development should not be allowed to obscure any part of a significant landmark.
Background
273 Consideration should be given to the space St Paul’s Cathedral requires between it and tall buildings to maintain its visual separation.
274 Development which visually interacts or visually connects with, dominates or unacceptably imposes on the peristyle, drum or dome of St Paul‘s Cathedral in the background of the view, will not be acceptable. Development should not diminish the viewer’s ability to recognise and appreciate the landmark.
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Extract from LVMF: River Prospect: Waterloo Bridge Waterloo Bridge: upstream 15A.1 and 15A.2
Foreground and Middle Ground
262 New development in the foreground and middle ground should not compromise the existing riverscape character or obscure significant landmarks.
Background
263 New clusters of tall buildings may emerge within the Waterloo and Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Areas. Tall buildings are already consented at Vauxhall/Nine Elms and it is important that further proposals are designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the emerging cluster there. New buildings visible to the right of Millbank Tower should not detract from the dominance of the Palace of Westminster in the view.
264 The full length of the Palace of Westminster is afforded a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 15A.1 and 15A.2 (as defined by the purple lines on the photographs).
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262 New development in the foreground and middle ground should not compromise the existing riverscape character or obscure significant landmarks.
Background
263 New clusters of tall buildings may emerge within the Waterloo and Vauxhall/Nine Elms Opportunity Areas. Tall buildings are already consented at Vauxhall/Nine Elms and it is important that further proposals are designed to relate to and strengthen the composition of the emerging cluster there. New buildings visible to the right of Millbank Tower should not detract from the dominance of the Palace of Westminster in the view.
264 The full length of the Palace of Westminster is afforded a Protected Silhouette when viewed from any position at or between Assessment Points 15A.1 and 15A.2 (as defined by the purple lines on the photographs).
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Extract from LVMF: Blackfriars Bridge: downstream 14B.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
251 The St Paul’s Heights Limitations have played an important role in the development of the townscape setting around St Paul’s Cathedral during the 20th Century. New development in the foreground and middle ground should not obscure the landmarks in this view.
Background
252 Proposed development in the background should not interact with or dominate the dome or peristyle of the Cathedral, or the upper parts of the western towers.
253 Proposals for tall buildings in the background should contribute positively and compositionally to the existing towers on either side of the Cathedral in this view, and should not compromise the viewer’s ability to recognise and appreciate the landmark in the view.
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251 The St Paul’s Heights Limitations have played an important role in the development of the townscape setting around St Paul’s Cathedral during the 20th Century. New development in the foreground and middle ground should not obscure the landmarks in this view.
Background
252 Proposed development in the background should not interact with or dominate the dome or peristyle of the Cathedral, or the upper parts of the western towers.
253 Proposals for tall buildings in the background should contribute positively and compositionally to the existing towers on either side of the Cathedral in this view, and should not compromise the viewer’s ability to recognise and appreciate the landmark in the view.
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Extract from LVMF: River Prospect: Blackfriars Bridge Blackfriars Bridge: upstream 14A.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
244 New development in the foreground and middle ground should not obscure the landmarks in this view, but should honour the scale of the river and the grandeur of its sweeping curve.
Background
245 There are opportunities to develop sites on and behind the river frontages in views from this location. Any such development should be mindful of the contribution made by the prominent buildings within the view and their relationship with the river and should contribute to the richness of the skyline. It should not dominate the relationship that established buildings have with the river.
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244 New development in the foreground and middle ground should not obscure the landmarks in this view, but should honour the scale of the river and the grandeur of its sweeping curve.
Background
245 There are opportunities to develop sites on and behind the river frontages in views from this location. Any such development should be mindful of the contribution made by the prominent buildings within the view and their relationship with the river and should contribute to the richness of the skyline. It should not dominate the relationship that established buildings have with the river.
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Extract from LVMF: Thames side at Tate Modern 13B.1
Foreground and Middle Ground
235 Developers should seek to improve the townscape setting of the Cathedral, while working within the general geometric constraints of the St Paul’s Heights Limitations. The incorporation of unoccupied vertical features is encouraged on middle ground buildings, where these can be shown to improve the experience of the view without undermining the visibility of the Cathedral.
236 Visible City churches contribute to the townscape quality of views of the foreground and middle ground from this place. They should not be obscured by new development.
Background
237 Background development crowding in too close to St Paul’s Cathedral has already compromised views of the Cathedral and this condition should not be worsened. Development which visually interacts negatively with the peristyle, drum or dome will be refused.
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235 Developers should seek to improve the townscape setting of the Cathedral, while working within the general geometric constraints of the St Paul’s Heights Limitations. The incorporation of unoccupied vertical features is encouraged on middle ground buildings, where these can be shown to improve the experience of the view without undermining the visibility of the Cathedral.
236 Visible City churches contribute to the townscape quality of views of the foreground and middle ground from this place. They should not be obscured by new development.
Background
237 Background development crowding in too close to St Paul’s Cathedral has already compromised views of the Cathedral and this condition should not be worsened. Development which visually interacts negatively with the peristyle, drum or dome will be refused.
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