Object

Representation ID: 22548

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Historic England

Omission
Policy for tall(er) buildings and sale and massing
We also consider that it is essential that a tall buildings study is undertaken to provide the evidence base and contribute towards the development of an appropriate tall(er) buildings policy for the Plan. Ideally this should also consider the question of massing. The study should investigate the important key views of the city, the skyline as a whole and the contribution that makes to the Conservation Area and the wider historic environment and should establish if there is scope for tall(er) buildings and if so where and where not.
Our advice note in relation to tall buildings provides further guidance in this respect
Tall buildings – Advice Note 4
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/tall-buildings-advice-note-4/
A revision of our advice note is currently out for public consultation and can be found here https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/tall-buildings-advice-consultation/
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the development of a policy approach to taller buildings in more detail with you. By developing a strategy for height and mass, this will help to secure sustainable development of high quality that protects and enhances the historic environment of the character and significance of the City.