Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance

Approved by Council April 2009 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance

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Appendices Summary ofGuidance Requirements forsubmissionofan The Guidance Introduction application 2.5 OpenSpacerequirements 2.4 ParkingGuidance 2.2 TheDesignofTallbuildings 2.1 ThelocationofTallbuildings 5.3 AppendixC:Consultation 5.2 AppendixB:Contacts 5.1 AppendixA:PolicyContext 2.3 Affordablehousingguidance/

2.2.1 2.2.4 2.2.3 2.2.2 Representations And Responses Design forliving

Sustainable design Impact and interface at street Qualitylevel and appearance The Form and Silhouette of the Building

Contents 3 4 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 1.0 Definitions a particular land use. land a particular that requirements are relevantdesign may there in although applied most situations be specific to some set be generally out can below the development. principles The design surrounding and streets spaces Mixed the uses provision of within a to active support can scheme frontages the ground floor,enlivening buildings. hospital and campus university as such uses public more and uses, mixed uses, residential development, office include can These form. building tall a within accommodated be can Varioususes below outlined criteria locational the as meeting be demonstrated can they unless to be supported unlikely are centre city the outside buildings Tall context. inthis tall beconsidered would of floors, number and height of in taller terms actual or significantly properties of height surrounding double than Outside the city centre, background buildings tend to be far lower. to any applies development of 8storeys therefore more. or guidance This adopted, taking into and the consideration characteristics context typical of any proposal’s surroundings. to floor be will Clearly,definition this to approach address. pragmatic a so todevelopment of types seeks different in differ guidance heights ceiling this that order this of proposals is it buildings and context, tall skyline centre as general city considered the be In would above and storeys 8 centre. city the of of buildings form built the of typical fairly are which storeys 6 to buildings up of incidence high a showed exercise This Guidance. this to work background as out carried There are a range of tall and high density buildings in Cardiff and an audit and analysis of these has been area. the of quality aesthetic the affect adversely not should and environment surrounding the of character and Cardiff for Plan Development scale the to regard current proper havea design, good a of be the should development new all that requires which in provided policy design the supplements document This for targets sets and agenda aspirations. change these achieving climate wider the to responses positive deliver to employed are solutions design innovative that ensure to aims guidance This sustainability. in excellence deliver and development”. As a ofhigh form very density development, tall buildings have responsive great potential to climate promote achieving to contributes which design sustainable of standard high a attain Cardiff of development the for plans all that ensure to “seek will it that states Plan Corporate its in Council The provided. be can guidance the of parameters the within ajustification unless supported to be unlikelyare Centre City the of outside buildings tall of development the that identified is it guidance this is guidance Through This City. the of area Bay and Centre City the within buildings. buildings tall of development the tall on focussed for proposals planning of appropriateness the assess to used be will and Cardiff, in achieved be could benefits identified the which in circumstances the local clarify tothe and atlevel applied be can policies these how to as interpretation an provide to intended is SPG This mixeddevelopment. use promoting through of integrated communities fostering the supports and of the strengths communities urban also recognises guidance This national of streets and spaces. for Streets’, ‘Manual the environments, and through local improve quality the of quality the will enhance This national policy the supports principles of achievingdevelopment. highefficient qualitydesign which demand for travel, especially by the private car, and contribute to climate change by encouraging energy- settlements which promote minimise resource-efficient land-take; locate developments so as to minimise should proposals and policies planning that advising development sustainable of principles the support Welsh Assembly Guidance in the form of Planning Policy Wales, TAN 18, TAN 12 and associated MIPPS, to live work. and which in city attractive and sustainable thriving, vibrant, inclusive, an create to aspirations Council’s can the buildings tall support quality High centre. city the of area core the at arrival signifying City, the of legibility to add the also located, carefully if can, buildings of tall A cluster stage. international and a national on T they can enhance skylines and provide recognisable landmarks that can serve to promote the City City the promote to serve designed, can that well landmarks and recognisable provide and located skylines enhance Well can City. they a to value significant add to potential the have buildings all

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Introduction

which stand above the the above stand which

2.0 2.5 OpenSpacerequirements 2.4 ParkingGuidance 2.3 2.2 TheDesignof Tall buildings 2.1 Thelocationof Tall buildings of sustainable development. principles with accord in located be must it that is building tall a for location a of suitability the determiningin However,principleoverriding the clear overriding a design justification to and rationale. addition in scheme proposed the of siting providetospatial/locational a justification the for required be will applicant the and merits its on Eachapplicationfortallbuildingswillbeconsidered be must applied to their detailed design. which principles and buildings tall of T

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5 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 6 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 2.0 The acceptability of proposals for tall buildings in Cardiff will be assessed by assessed be having following to criteria: the regard locational will Cardiff in buildings tall for proposals of acceptability The the wider strategic townscape.” strategic wider the and location that the building is toorientated provide a clear benefitin design terms toboth the localand must Proposals context. strategic wider demonstrate that the there is in an overriding design and objective for the scene an provision of a have street tall building in can localised the proposed the Buildings of townscape. terms wider in both the impact and city the of legibility and the views improve of to enclosure vistas effective important or up, opening the to contribute appropriate, where and skyline city of: context the in particularly and exceptional circumstances standards). provision. ensure parking its will by which dominated sought not is be development will the provision that parking zero or reduced locations, sustainable in proposals. buildings tall of acceptability the assessing in will systemconsiderations important transport be and the siteto improvements proposed making of the feasibility between the links and of infrastructure quality transport the public network, transport existing the of capacity the of will be unsuitable for private cars to be Consideration the predominant means of to access tall buildings. it that means design, carbon low for aspirations including development agenda sustainable growing the development is a in major consideration determining their This, appropriate location. in with combination of scale this by network transport the upon placed demand the and buildings tall of nature density high may vary according to local circumstances and access to a high quality route is of equal importance). The this ofmetres, although easy definition bewould400 . options (A walking distance recognised transport including: environments historic sensitive and vistas important on haveand impact visual aminimal facilities. other and leisure occupiers. neighbouring of amenity the of detriment significant to the properties adjacent and momentum focus, give also can They satisfied. being criteria to other all subject regeneration, interchanges. undergoing to areas publicity transport public major and centres city as 2.1 Location The of Tall buildings ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● them. from views and settings their corridors, river including spaces, open Other setting; their and Areas Conservation Buildings, Listed setting; their and Monuments Ancient Scheduled Archaeology, universities. and buildings civic churches, as such facilities public important marking in role Their locations, accessible less in links walking and cycling i.e. modes transport sustainable of forms other of deliverability and/or to Accessibility services, and key to facilities access of ease and/or proximity The measures, transport public appropriate and of viable deliverability and/or proximity The land-uses, generating trip low regarding considerations and proposal the in anticipated split modal and generation trip The

Proposals for tall buildings should make a point of focus or create a positive feature in the the in feature positive a create or focus of point a make should buildings tall for Proposals in positively considered be only would locations sustainable these of outside proposals Any Tall buildings will only be acceptable in locations that are highly accessible to a range of public Any proposal for a tall building in a particular location must be sympathetic with its surroundings The site for a proposed tall building must be located where there is good access to community, overlook or overshadow would they where locations in permitted be not will buildings Tall such importance visual or civic of locations to attention draw or mark Tall also can buildings The Guidance

(see paragraph 2.4 on parking parking on 2.4 paragraph (see

For proposals proposals For

2.0 Location Cardiff within can demonstrate exceptional circumstances as discussed above. above. discussed as circumstances exceptional demonstrate can of Outside the City Centre and Bay, for proposals tall will buildings not unless they be supported as designated environment a supported. be not will have areas historic these of could setting and character which the on impact of areas detrimental these areas within buildings tall significant of development and contain Areas Bay Conservation and Centre City The transport. public and walking through accessible highly are which locations in City the of area Bay and Centre City the within positively considered be only usually will TallBuildings therefore: context Cardiff the to criteria these applying In met. be can guidance of this criteria the all unless a be of termination can the cluster at or a skyline vista. of and scene outside street the building within tall landmark a providing free-standing as a demonstrated where exceptions be however may There below. section design the in outlined is acluster within designing cluster. on guidance Further The building should demonstrate the ability to raise the cohesion).quality and of coherence any existing of a proposal to create a new cluster (a cluster can be defined as agroup ofbuildings which form a visual

The replacement of an existing tall building with another will not necessarily be supported supported be necessarily not will another with building tall existing an of replacement The an within be existing for buildings generally located tall should part cluster or Proposals form The Guidance

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The Form and Silhouette of the Building at night adding value to the city’s skyline. Well designed tall buildings have the benefit of providing a providing of benefit the have buildings positive identity fortheoccupiersof building. tall designed Well skyline. city’s the to value adding night at The use of innovative around lighting the solutions local can area. also enhance the legibility of buildings The criteria) building and should through help detailing pedestrians at findthe theirpedestrian way level. of the townscape, for example by providing a terminating landmark to a vista (without compromising other Legibility base, middle andtop. clear a with buildings slender vertically creating on being emphasis the with avoided, be should massing horizontal strong a with buildings tall Bulky views. distant more from appearance to addition in massing and Scale not appeartomergeasonelargeslab. It is important to create a visual gap between high buildings so that they do be assessed in this context. must it 360º from visible be to likely is development the as and analysis skyline a through demonstrated rationale and benefit which does not prejudice other aspects of the SPG .These relationships need to be dominant new a building to the group. form Additional tall buildings would only be acceptable if there is a distinct urban design to proposal the for need a is there whether to as consideration the ofthe or buildings, identification include surrounding These other to and cluster the in building dominant existing an to building considerations. new the of relationship design specific has cluster new a of creation the Clusters for Designing need tobefullyexploredinanaccompanyingdesignstatement. relationships these of Both vicinity.the in buildings tall other to relation in and level street at character context & character Local part ofthedesigndevelopment. barriers and external cleaning safety hoists as an and integral health runs over lift treatment of antennae, aerials, roof plant, the to given be to needs Attention level. the development particularly enhance at the pedestrian significantly can detailing and finish of quality The skyline. the on is particularly significant given its visibility building the of top the of treatment The structures. like slab as appear not should buildings Tall should buildings. be elegant and slender in form tall and and other and impact, context local the both visual with relationships includes of and critical consideration is building the of silhouette and form the of quality The context andacleardesignvision. site the of understanding strong a from developed structure well-articulated a be The proposal must details and materials. of the highest quality in architectural form, of tall buildings dictates that they must be quality Architectural – The building must have a positive effect on the skyline and where appropriate, aid the legibility

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– The development of a building within an existing cluster of tall buildings or buildings tall of cluster existing an within building a of development The –

– The proposal must respond to the context of the site both in terms of the of terms in both site the of context the to respond must proposal The –

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Quality and appearance The Form and S Civil Aviation Authority restrictions–ConsultationwiththeCivic Aviation Authority mayberequired. orientation ofwindowsandhabitableroomsmayassistinmitigatingamenityissues. Appropriate positioning and implications of the proposal on existing views from neighbouring properties. the that ensure to need buildings tall privacy and amenity other of existing and future residents of and occupiers is not compromised, vicinity in addition to the the in or to adjacent Proposals overshadowing. Amenity the testoftime. stand can which buildings durable in result materials quality high of time. use over The uses of variety a for used be can and flexible are they that so buildings of design the involves Adaptability uses. future of proofing Adaptability/flexibility/future in advice further assessing thekeycharacteristicsofCity’s historicenvironment. provide Council County the by completed Appraisals Conservation The landscapes. and sites buildings, historic from and to views and of, setting the on effect their address must proposals the proposal will preserve and/or Tallenhance historic buildings, sites, landscapes building and skylines. Context Historic fet. e ‘euiy prgah under paragraph 2.2.3 forfurtheradvice oncontacts. ‘ ‘security See effects. blast and of shattering minimizes that glazing use the example, for include, will This taken. are measures counter-terrorism of specification must ensure appropriate levels Materials demonstrated. clearly be to need robustness will of materials such the of appropriateness and use the but materials for innovative opportunity the may design provide responsive Climate access. maintenance for opportunities limited given the enough robust and quality highest Materials landscape. urban the into quality a design of in level new bringing for opportunity the provide can Tallbuildings quality. exemplar of are the detailing in terms of materials and finish but architecture the only not that essential is it Tallbuildings of prominence visual the detrimental a impact have and detract from Given their can context. location, wrong Quality the chapter toachieveawellroundedsolution. all to respond this in out set as quality design of elements must proposal The located. are they which within context the enhance should buildings tall quality High Quality Architectural - Poorly designed buildings, in the in buildings, designed Poorly -

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– The building must be designed to be adaptable for a range a for adaptable be to designed be must building The –

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- Opportunities for the integration of public art should be investigated in line with the Council’s

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– The Guidance 13 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 14 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 2.0 Design for living for Design living 2.3 2.3 Open Space2.5 Requirements Guidance Parking 2.4 Planning Guidance– Affordable Housing(March2007). site and the the development, of and the characteristics economics of affordableand housing provision circumstances in hectare. line particular with in the the Supplementary 1 by determined exceeding be will area housing affordable of site a with or dwellings new Applications more for a tall building(s) or do not preclude the provision 25 of affordable housing. The containing location and type developments all on time) andtheWelsh HousingQualityStandard. to time from amended as or 2005 July (WAG- Dwellings New for Requirements Quality Development in housing. affordable be of will dwellings 30% all that expect normally will Council The dwellings. 50 than more proposing developments relating toaccess,security, legibilityandquality. needs to be demonstrated through the quality of living, amenity space and through adherence to principles sus Te mnt vle f omnl pc, rvt otor pc (acne) ro trae and terraces roof (Balconies), space outdoor private space, recreational space withinthebuildingwill alsobeconsidered. communal of value amenity The issues. required willdependonthe particularcircumstancesandcharacteristicsofthedevelopment. provide an opportunity for active recreation, walking, should jogging and Promenades cycling Waterside etc. The The environment. exact nature landscaped of provision soft mainly a in relaxation informal and recreation quality for provide must courtyards the proposed is accommodation family where particular In Waterside and courtyards as such provision Promenades. site All waterfronts on should be of publically accessible and improvement contribute to the the local towards pedestrian network. contributions favour can CardiffBay and centre city the in developments density high on provision space Open that identifies This guidance secured through S106 agreement in accordance with the Council’s open space guidance. be will provision This development. proposed the of occupiers the by accessible easily spaces open of o pooas n utial lctos rdcd ee o prig rm h Cut’ approved County’s the from parking standard willbesoughttolimitthisimpact. of level reduced a locations sustainable in proposals For club, andwhere Travel Planswillberequiredtosupportsustainabletransportmeasures. car a of provision the by enhanced be could developments car zero or low where situations the out sets appropriate. be not may standards parking existing parking, by floors ground the at dominated not are

Affordable guidance/ housing Developers should be aware of the need to design affordable housing to the standards set out use mixed or residential all on sought be will housing affordable of element An This live. to places good of creation the in result must proposal building tall residential Any Public open space provision should include consideration and resolution of any micro-climatic network a with complemented be to need together, grouped when particularly Tall buildings, The revised SPG Access Parking and Circulation (expected to be approved April 2009) also 2009) April approved be to (expected Circulation and Parking Access SPG revised The Given the locational requirements outlined above, and the need to ensure such developments

The Council will encourage provision of affordable housing affordable of provision encourage will Council The

The Guidance

3.0 Design Statement requirements Guidelines regarding outline applications Pre-appl A thoroughurbandesignanalysiswillneedtobeincluded. This should: design teams, andabilityindeliveringaschemeofoutstandingsustainabledesign. the demonstrate to expected be also will statement The location. proposed the in building tall a of appropriateness the justifying and addressed, been has criteria above the how outlining proposal, the for vision design the out setting application any with submitted be to required be will statement A design of anyscheme. success the to crucial is team design the of quality and experience ToStatements. the Design end, this integrated concept, architectural comprehensive through coherent demonstrated be and should which strategy clear engineering and environmental a an with have proposals building tall that essential is It information regarding this element of the scheme being provided to the satisfaction of the authority. the buildings a given may appropriate be considered be at an normally outline not stage as will part of building a tall requirement wider for detailed information to masterplan allow a the application to proposal be adequately assessed. Proposals subject for for Tallto application sufficient outline an of submission The appropriate through proposal modelling andvisualmaterialcangreatlyassistpre-applicationdiscussion. the of impacts key the to addition in proposal the for vision design the of The Authority invites pre-application discussion on any proposal for a tall building in Cardiff. Ademonstration The statement must give a clear understanding as to how these elements are integrated to achieve a achieve to integrated are development which meetstherequirements ofthisguidance. elements these how to as understanding clear a give must statement The statement: Details ofhowtheproposaladdressesfollowingcriteria shouldbeincludedinthedesign The designstatementmustalsooutlinehowtheproposal willapplysustainabilitybestpractice.

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Requirements forsubmissionofanapplication

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Requirements forsubmissionofanapplication ission for Wales

4.0 Prepared by Strategic Planning,SP&E, Cardiff County Council Design Principles Locational Criteria requirements Design Statement requirements Open Space Parking Standards standards Affordable housing Sustainable Design The streetinterface Quality & Appearance of thebuilding The form&silhouette ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● cause visualharmandimpactonthefollowing: It isunlikelythatapplicantswillreceivesupportfortallbuildingswhichwould Must meetdesignprinciplesrelatingto: gic townscape. Provides aclearbenefitindesigntermstoboththelocalandwiderstrate Limiting overshadowingoroverlookingofadjacentproperties. Providing longdistanceorientationpoints,whethersinglyoringroups; Giving focus,momentumandpublicitytoareasundergoingregeneration; architectural icons; Contributing toaninterestingskylinewhengroupedtogetherorcreatingnew town centresandmajorpublictransportinterchanges; Marking ordrawingattentiontolocationsofcivicvisualimportancesuchas Contribution toacluster; Connection tocyclinginfrastructureandNationalCycleRoutes Located on a site which is highly accessible to a range of public transportoptions Architectural Quality River Frontages Views fromthemainhistoricspaces Important Views andVistas Historic Buildingroofscapesandsilhouettes Listed BuildingsandConservation Areas; Security designstatement Sustainable designstatement the cityskyline Full visualappraisalofthe setting oftheproposalinitswidercontextwithin Urban designanalysistoinclude characterappraisal Design rationale Active provisionprovidingaccesstowaterfrontin locations Quality onsiteprovisioninformalrecreation SPG Access ParkingandCirculationGuidance Limited parkingprovisioninsustainablelocations Council standards Residential developmentmustaccommodateaffordable housingtodefined BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ or CSH ‘level 4‘ or Resource efficiency equivalent in appropriate category Parking design Public art Accessibility Vibrant uses Materials High qualityarchitecture Scale &massing Designing forclusters Local character&context

Summary ofGuidance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Legibility Waste Management Security Microclimate restrictions Civil Aviation Authority Adaptability Historic context - 17 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 18 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 5.0 decisions. decisions. planning policy guidance in and may be taken applied into account as be a material planning in consideration will planning policies plan development and national development with or areas. must SPG plan policies be consistent circumstances which particular in way the on guidance detailed out set (SPG)to

● ● 5.1 A: Policy Appendix Context Representations were made at deposit, objecting to the above proposed policies. policies. above to the proposed objecting at were made deposit, Representations ● ● ● ●

landscaping”. ● ● by: design good demonstrate to required be will “Alldevelopment states: UDP Cardiff deposited the Design)of (Good 2.20 Policy

A2: City of Cardiff Local Plan Plan Local Cardiff of City A2: character. and context development, local their to respond of successfully that development of appearance forms sustainable achieving but physical the about just not is design Good well-being. and inclusion environment, inward delivering sustainable development, investmentattracting and social promoting Design (2002) the acknowledge role that good design in new development can play in enhancing the A1: Wales Policy Planning development’ all in Policy 1B (Achieving Design)Good states: UDP of design will the ‘Good be Cardiff deposited sought policy. the of support in representations and/or objections any of nature and number the and plans, adopted with conflict any of degree the preparation, plan of stage the on depends UDPs emerging in Generally, to on policies deposit. as weight time placed the an has tosuch LDP been be attached until decisions control development in a consideration where a remain may that it deposit on indicates put been LDPs has UDP of respect in Government Assembly Welsh the by issued Guidance Assembly Welsh the to cease preparation Assembly of from the the ofCardiff UDP and agreement commence guidance the preparation of sought a has Local Development Council up-dated Plan the (LDP). planning, development subsequent on Government and 2004 in Directive Assessment) Environmental (Strategic SEA European the of introduction Following 2003. October in deposit on Plan Development Unitary Cardiff The A3: surrounding the of character area.’ of the and quality aesthetic the affect notadversely does and environment scale the to regard proper has which design good of be should Quality) of the City of Local Plan Cardiff (adopted 1996),January which states: ‘All new development

satisfactorily addressing issues of layout, density, scale, massing, height, detailing and and of layout, detailing height, issues density, massing, addressing scale, satisfactorily requirements; changing to adaptability and resources use of efficient the for providing it; visit or use might who everyone for environment accessible and asafe providing realm; public the and spaces well to relates adjoining development which alegible achieving context; and character to local responding satisfactorily

High quality building design is encouraged throughout the planning policy framework: framework: policy planning the throughout encouraged is design building quality High Guidance Planning Supplementary of use the supports Government Assembly Welsh The

- Planning Policy Wales Policy (2002)Planning - Technical and (Wales) Note Advice 12: - This draft guidance supplements Policy 11 (Design and Aesthetic Aesthetic 11 and Policy (Design supplements guidance draft This - - The Cardiff Unitary Development Plan was placed placed was Plan Development Unitary Cardiff The - Appendices

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Chapter Page Comment Response Action

General The language of the document should be less Disagree A balance has to be made between tentative. prescriptiveness and more tentative guidance within the planning legislative context Introduction P4. 3rd The use of terms such as “gateways” is unhelpful. Amend ‘Gateway’ amended to ’arrival’ Sentence P4. 3 rd 12 storeys is an adequate definition for city centre Disagree Retain 8 storey as baseline Sentence buildings . Cardiff is a relatively low rise city and in many places an 8 storey building would have a large impact. P4. There should be a basic requirement for mixed use Review Redraft last para pg.4 to reference in tall buildings and that this should be included in This requirement could value of mixed use at ground floor the final paragraph of page 4. not be mandatory as there are areas where mixed use would be impracticable

2.1 the location of P6 & 17. The term ‘transport hubs’ would be better referred Amend Define PT hubs as : ‘locations which Tall Buildings to as “'locations which are highly accessible by are highly accessible to a range of public transport” as it is more precise. public transport options’. P6. The minimum walking distance should be 400 Amend Amend to 400m but note local 1 st Paragraph meters. circumstances may have impact on precise definition. P6. Gen Tall buildings mask important public facilities and do Disagree Tall buildings can have potential to

not feel that tall buildings ‘give focus, momentum enhance in some cases . Page 6 Appendices and publicity to areas undergoing regeneration’. para 4 includes qualifying phrase : ‘subject to all other criteria being satisfied’. P6. Stronger emphasis needs to be placed on the Review Revise parking standard paragraph 1 st Paragraph limiting parking provision 2.4 to ref support for zero provision P7. 1st Question whether clusters are needed and make Disagree Benefits for provision within clusters Paragraph reference to the existing clusters on the Taff / Ely include providing symmetry, rhythm, banks visual grouping and enclosure, which can be more positive to the city skyline than separated locations. 5.0

P7. Suggest change last sentence to read “'Outside of Agree Amend to include ‘and Bay.’ the City Centre and the Bay” to maintain continuity with the rest of the doc. 2.2.1 The form & P10. 1st & 2nd ‘Architectural Quality’ and ‘The Quality of the Form Disagree Read clearly as separate paras. Silhouette Paragraph and Silhouette’ paragraphs should be combined under architectural quality. 2.2.3 Impact & P11. 1st & 2nd ‘The Street Interface’ needs to make direct Agree Reword 1st para 2.2.3 to include interface at street Paragraph reference to the term ‘ground floor’ in the second ground floor. level sentence. P11. 1st & 2nd There should be a mandatory requirement for Review wording Mandatory requirement for Paragraph underground parking and at the very least have a underground difficult to justify in wrap around design for outdoor parking. context of cost implications. Review emphasis of wording. P11. 1st & 2nd The use of the term ‘wind tunnel effects’ in the Review Balance of text acceptable for a Paragraph ‘Microclimate section is too ambiguous and that planning rather than technical other terms should be used. document. P12. 1st ‘Security’ omits the requirement for lower floors to Agree Reinforce paragraph to make Paragraph provide good surveillance. reference to natural surveillance and other security principles . 2.2.4 Sustainable P12. 3rd ‘Sustainable Design’ needs to make reference to Review Awaiting further ‘climate change’ design Paragraph the CSH, the Planning for Climate Change MIPPS guidance from WAG to national and WAG’s 2011 zero carbon aspiration. policy on climate change. Review wording to reflect draft guidance. P13. Request for reference to Low carbon centralised Review Too prescriptive for planning heating. guidance. P13 Request that Tall building development should carry Agree Document sets out increased an increased obligation to deliver positive benefits obligation to deliver sustainable to the surrounding environment. development and positive benefits to the surrounding environment throughout guidance . Appendices 2.5 Open space P14. P14. 6th Paragraph – the open space requirements Disagree The density of development makes requirements are too prescriptive. access to & quality of open space more critical and supports delivery of positive benefit to surrounding environment P14. Public space should be provided where appropriate Agree Revise para 2.5 to reference all and that all waterfronts should be publicly waterfronts should be publicly accessible. accessible. Cross-reference to street interface para 2.2.3 23 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 24 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance 5.0

P14. Communal space or private recreation is not always Review The SPG does not specify outdoor required, except for family accommodation where it amenity as essential. Add reference should be considered mandatory. to family accommodation requirements. P14. Would like a reference to ‘usable balconies/roof Review Include reference to value of terraces’ to be included. balconies .

3.0 Requirements P15. Outline applications that have a sufficient level of Disagree /Review Complexity & impact of Tall buildings for submission of detail should be acceptable. application requires a full application. a planning The only exception is where a tall application building is proposed as one component of a much larger development, in which case it may be considered at outline as part of a Masterplan proposal supported by a design statement. P16 & 17 Reference to the DCfW review panel and summary Welcome No action required of guidance. P17. 'Historic River Frontages'’ is too specific as issues Agree ‘Historic‘ deleted. of historic environment are dealt with sufficiently elsewhere. Illustrations General Various comments provided on illustrations: request Review Illustrations amended for greater relevance to Cardiff. Appendices Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance Applicants areadvisedtodiscussproposalsinadvanceof For moreinformationonthisdocumentpleasecontact: formal planningapplicationbycontacting: The StrategicPlanningManager Email: [email protected] Cathays ParkCF103ND Regulatory services Tel :02920871135 Cardiff CF104UW Cardiff Council, Cardiff Council Atlantic Wharf, County Hall, City Hall CY1 Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance Document Prepared by Strategic Planning, SP&E, Cardiff County Council