Design and heritage

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This chapter presents draft design and heritage policies for the borough, including policies on inclusive design, heritage and conservation and provision for tall buildings.

To read and make comments on this chapter please click on the links below or take the survey at the bottom of the page:

What are the key design and heritage challenges?

  • Inclusive Design - Inclusive design ensures places are safe, accessible, and resilient, reducing crime and supporting nature for everyone. Thoughtful design also improves connections, encourages walking and cycling, and creates vibrant communities.
  • Heritage - Within the borough, there are approximately 500 statutory Listed Buildings and approximately 2,150 locally designated Buildings of Merit, as well as several archaeological priority areas and the ancient monument of the Fulham Palace moated site. The borough's historic buildings define its character and attract investment. Managing change sensitively ensures the borough's heritage is protected while allowing for sustainable growth.
  • Tall Buildings - Despite significant change over the years, most of the borough retains its low-rise character, meaning many areas will be sensitive to the impact of tall buildings. However, there is scope for tall buildings within the designated regeneration areas.

How can the Local Plan help?

  • Inclusive Design - Seeking the highest standards of accessibility and inclusive design to ensure that buildings, public spaces/public realm; alongside private amenity spaces are safe and easy to use by all.
  • Heritage and conservation - The Local Plan will conserve the significance of the borough’s historic environment by protecting, restoring and enhancing its heritage assets.
  • Tall buildings - The local Plan provides policies to manage the Location and design of tall buildings to help growth in the borough whilst being sensitive to the surrounding area.

If you require any of the consultation materials in an alternative format or language, please email localplan@lbhf.gov.uk

This chapter presents draft design and heritage policies for the borough, including policies on inclusive design, heritage and conservation and provision for tall buildings.

To read and make comments on this chapter please click on the links below or take the survey at the bottom of the page:

What are the key design and heritage challenges?

  • Inclusive Design - Inclusive design ensures places are safe, accessible, and resilient, reducing crime and supporting nature for everyone. Thoughtful design also improves connections, encourages walking and cycling, and creates vibrant communities.
  • Heritage - Within the borough, there are approximately 500 statutory Listed Buildings and approximately 2,150 locally designated Buildings of Merit, as well as several archaeological priority areas and the ancient monument of the Fulham Palace moated site. The borough's historic buildings define its character and attract investment. Managing change sensitively ensures the borough's heritage is protected while allowing for sustainable growth.
  • Tall Buildings - Despite significant change over the years, most of the borough retains its low-rise character, meaning many areas will be sensitive to the impact of tall buildings. However, there is scope for tall buildings within the designated regeneration areas.

How can the Local Plan help?

  • Inclusive Design - Seeking the highest standards of accessibility and inclusive design to ensure that buildings, public spaces/public realm; alongside private amenity spaces are safe and easy to use by all.
  • Heritage and conservation - The Local Plan will conserve the significance of the borough’s historic environment by protecting, restoring and enhancing its heritage assets.
  • Tall buildings - The local Plan provides policies to manage the Location and design of tall buildings to help growth in the borough whilst being sensitive to the surrounding area.

If you require any of the consultation materials in an alternative format or language, please email localplan@lbhf.gov.uk

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