Annex C
TALL BUILDINGS:
A CHECKLIST
OF IMPACTS
Taken from "Strategic planning advice on
high buildings and strategic views in London", LPAC 1999:
Statutory
| Aircraft operations |
Avoiding visual obstruction and breaching safeguarding zones for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.
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| Archaeology | Minimising disturbance and recording losses.
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| Environmental statement | DETR Circular 2/99 "Environmental Impact Assessment", and SI 1999 No. 293.
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| Heritage | Assessing detrimental impact on character of World Heritage Sites, conservation areas, listed buildings, etc.
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| Navigation and the Thames | Avoiding disruption to navigational aids, and protecting the use of the river.
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| Telecommunications | Assessing interference affecting telephones, both as microwaves and for mobile phones; television; radio; etc.
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| Non-statutory |
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| Construction and demolition | Ensuring both construction and demolition is planned for, and their impact is minimised.
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| Energy consumption | Minimising energy use.
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| Geology | Assessing suitability of the site for foundations, depth, width and stability of building.
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Non-Statutory
Microclimate |
Assessing the effect on wind generation, sunlight, shadow, rain/snow, light reflection, etc.
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| Impact on pedestrians | Assessing the impact on the surrounding environment, including the pedestrian network, street vitality, privacy, recreation and amenity.
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| Impact on services | Assessing the impact on services infrastructure, including telephones, water, gas, electricity, sewerage etc.
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| Transport impact | Assessing the impact on capacity of transport infrastructure, including public transport, cars, and taxis.
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| Impact on daylight | Assessing the shadowing effect on the local environment, including rights to light and, in particular in public spaces.
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| Use of buildings | Assessing the effects of the combination of different land uses on the site.
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