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Reference:
2021/2045
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Question by:
Nick Rogers
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Meeting date:
27 May 2021
Richmond Council’s local plan defines a tall building as six storeys or more, and its Supplementary Planning Guidance sets a maximum height of 7 storeys in this area. Meanwhile, policy D9 of your new London Plan, following direction by the Secretary of State, makes clear that tall buildings, as defined by the local authority, “should only be developed in locations that are identified as suitable in Development Plans”. Can you reassure local residents that you will respect these constraints, especially in view of your manifesto pledge to “not shy away from opposing tall buildings that do not enhance London’s skyline...