43. Tall Buildings Design Statement
What is it?
Policy DES3 of the Plan Strategy provides criteria for assessing proposals for tall buildings, defined as any building 35m above ordnance datum (AOD) or taller or those which are significantly higher than their surroundings.
A Tall Buildings Design Statement sets out how proposals for tall buildings address the design criteria in Policy DES3.
When is it required?
A Tall Buildings Design Statement should be provided with applications for a tall building, defined as:
- any building 35 metres above ordinance datum (AOD) or taller; or
- any building which is significantly higher than their surroundings.
What should be included?
The Tall Buildings Design Statement should address criteria a. to h. inclusive of Policy DES3 of the Plan Strategy. Where a criterion is not met, this must be justified.
Guidance
Further guidance is contained in the Council’s Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance.
