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7.64 The likely shadowing on the amenity space provided within the development has been assessed in detail. Overall, there would be an element of overshadowing throughout much of the day in springtime, which will reduce during the summer months when the sun is directly overhead. However, during the winter when the sun is at its lowest, some transient overshadowing would be experienced across the proposed amenity areas throughout the day. Given the location of the scheme, and the high density of development, there would always be an element of overshadowing, and the design of the scheme is such to reduce the impact as much as possible, however this cannot be completely avoided. 7.65 The landscaping strategy and detailed design will seek to provide the highest quality public realm possible in order to meet expectations of future users, and this should compensate the concern with future overshadowing through creating a useable space throughout the year. 7.66 In summary, it is considered that the overall effect of the transient overshadowing to the amenity areas within the propose development would be considered minor to moderate adverse. 7.67 Children Play Space 7.68 The applicant has submitted a ‘Playspace report’ dated May 2012, produced by GL Hearn. Policy 3.6 of the London Plan sets out the requirement for new housing developments to include provision of children’s playspace and informal recreation. Provision should be based on the number of children living in the new development and should be appropriate for the age profile of the population. The GLA SPG “Providing for Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation” states that the minimum benchmark for new residential developments should be 10sqm per child. The playspace needs to be suitable for various age groups of children and young people. 7.69 There are number of formal play spaces that have been provided throughout the scheme. The break down of this has been set out below: Age group Policy requirement Provision 0-4 yrs 505sqm 218sqm roof terrace at Wendle Court 81sqm roof terrace at Vauxhall Square West 403sqm dedicated playspace and pavilion adjacent to the listed terrace 5–11 yrs 578sqm 197sqm within the dedicated playspace adjacent to the listed
terrace Public space with high quality ‘playability’ value for incidental children’s play and recreation over 12 years old Contribution towards Vauxhall Park Public space with high quality ‘playability’ value for incidental children’s play and recreation 7.70 The provision of play space will be provided in line with the recent report as produced by the Mayor of London in February 2012, titled ‘Shaping Neighbourhoods: Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation’ Draft SPD. The report recognises the value of public spaces for ‘playability’ value, and therefore seeks for play spaces to be designed so they are multifunctional and offer a range of leisure and recreation opportunities of users of all ages, as well as being playable (SPD Implementation Point 5). 7.71 Vauxhall Square has been designed to provide a space that would be multifunctional, and provide undefined play opportunities for children, whilst catering for the needs of older uses. These facilities include: • The water/mist fountain in the southern part of the square which would offer play throughout the year • The proposed sloped retaining walls and angled benches would provide raised plinths to walk along and climb over • Large areas of grass would offer areas for informal recreation and small scale sports activities such as kick-around football 7.72 This means a total of 1,697sqm of formal play space against the policy requirement of 1,514sqm would be provided as part of the development. The provision being proposed would greatly improve deficiency of play space within the local area. In particular the development provides much needed play space for children aged 0-4 years. In this instance no objection is raised to the provision of children play space being proposed. 8 Conservation and Design 8.1 Tall Buildings – Vauxhall Square North and South Towers 8.2 Policy 40 of the Saved Unitary Development Plan states that tall buildings should be of the highest architectural and constructional quality; it should enhance the skyline through profile and use of materials; be constructed to the standard quality, design and vision of the original architect. Policy 7.11 of the London Plan sets out additional requirement for tall and large-scale buildings which are defined as buildings that are significantly taller than their surroundings
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