LPAC to investigate 'need' for tall towers in capital

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The London Planning Advisory Committee is to consider the economic need for tall buildings in London, after Foster and Partners' proposal for a 435m London Millennium Tower. The LPAC has already looked into the need for new guidelines by looking at development plans and reviewing policies on high buildings, skylines and general urban design principles, on the River Thames. Information technology could be used to create a three dimensional map of the capital, showing where tall buildings could be appropriate.

Construction, Planning, High rise buildings, Tall buildings

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Gummer planning guidance backs architectural quality

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New planning guidance from UK environment secretary John Gummer places considerable emphasis on design, calling for sustainable development and reflecting his wish for more mixed-use developments. The guidance states that planning authorities should give attention to 'local distinctiveness,' but not impose a specific architectural style. It also calls on authorities to set out design policies in their development plans. Proposals must be assessed against these policies.

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Gummer calls for a new generation of stately homes

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It is vital that the great tradition of the English country house is upheld, according to UK environment secretary John Gummer. He is calling for a new generation of country houses to be constructed and for the conversion of more rural buildings to business use. He has launched the new PPG7 - 'The Countryside - Environmental Quality and Economic and Social Development' - which states that any isolated new house must be of extremely high quality.

Rural development, Country homes

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