Purpose

This report seeks approval for the adoption of the Building Height and Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Borough Local Plan Policy QP3a commits the Council to preparing a Building Height and Tall Buildings SPD. The SPD provides that guidance and sets out in detail what the Council considers to be appropriate in terms of location, height, and design for tall building developments throughout the borough. The adoption of the SPD will help the Council to ensure that any proposed tall development that comes forward is appropriate and of the highest quality.

Once adopted, the SPD will be an important material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

Decision

AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)               Approved the adoption of the Building Height and Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Document, as set out in Appendix B.

ii)              Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, Legal and Asset Management for minor changes to the Supplementary Planning Document to be made prior to publication.