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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Sunday, 14 June 2009
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: 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: 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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Thursday, 11 June 2009
River Prospect: Waterloo Bridge
Viewing Location 15B: Assessment Point 15B.2
Page 138: Paragraph: 273
“Consideration should be given to the space St Paul’s Cathedral requires between it and tall buildings to maintain its visual separation.”
QUESTION: The question implied in this statement : i.e. "What is the minimum distance between St Pauls and tall buildings that allows viewers to see the two separately?" can be answered; taking average visual acuity, there is a small, and finite distance between St. Paul's and any other building that ensures that 'visual separation' is maintained from this (and any) viewing position. Is this really what the GLA intends? We imagine not, but as written, intent is unclear.
Page 138: Paragraph: 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….”
QUESTIONS: The expression "visually interacts or visually connects with" suggests a protected silhouette / finitely measurable / no qualitative assessment. This seems to conflict with the statement "Development that unacceptably imposes...(on St. Paul's)" suggest subjective assessment. Please can the GLA confirm what is meant. read more...River Prospect: Westminster Bridge
Viewing Location 18B: Assessment Point 18B.1
Page 166: Paragraph: 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.”
QUESTIONS: What is intended by the word "normally"? Are there scenarios in which this view could be 'disturbed' by background development? read more...Sunday, 7 June 2009
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