SUB-COMMITTEE: ISSUES FOR INVESTIGATION

  "The Sub-committee will wish to examine the following:

—  the role of tall buildings in achieving high densities in residential areas; the provision of offices for certain types of global companies; and as a means of enhancing the beauty of our cities;

—  the sustainability of tall buildings, in particular in terms of construction, transport and long term flexibility of use;

—  where tall buildings should be located, including:

what restrictions, if any, should be placed on the location of tall buildings, and how far they should be allowed to block existing views; and whether they should be clustered or dotted;

—  whether in the present movement to erect new tall buildings we are in danger of repeating the mistakes of the 1960s;

—  whether those making decisions are sufficiently accountable to the public;

—  whether the Government should have a more explicit policy on the subject."