London’s skyline and tall buildings - Letter to the Mayor

The Planning Committee wrote to the Mayor in relation to London’s skyline and the impact of the growing number of tall buildings that have been given planning permission.

The letter asked the Mayor to:

1. Establish a ‘skyline commission’ to advise on the design impact of tall buildings.

2. Adopt more detailed Opportunity Areas master planning in relation to tall buildings

3. Draw up a London Plan policy that formalises the ‘clusters’ policy for tall buildings.

4. Undertake a review of existing protected views and add new viewing corridors.

5. Support the development of a 3D computer model of London’s emerging skyline.

6. Require developers of tall buildings to consider other building configurations.