07 Vauxhall Square, item 6. PDF 626 KB - Lambeth Council

• The credibility of the design: Allies and Morrison are a reputable
architectural firm bringing high-quality design within the built environment.
• The contribution of public space and facilities: The development would
provide a mix use development, facilitating a whole array of uses within
the development. Furthermore, the development provides an extensive
amount of public open space.
• The effect on the local environment: the applicant has undertaken an
extensive environmental impact assessment of the local area. This has
addressed any impact the development may have in the local area.
• The contribution to permeability: the development would improve
connectivity both locally and also the wider area.
• Provision of a well-designed environment: internal and external public
realm design would be provided to a high standard.
CABE are in full support of the two towers and state that “we like the simplicity
and elegance of the tall buildings”. This is endorsed by design officers.
8.11 Vauxhall Square North and South buildings are the tallest elements of the
development. The two towers are articulated by horizontal bands of
reconstituted stone at floor levels. These bands project by 400mm from the
face of the tower. Between each band a series of reconstituted stone fins
provide the vertical emphasis. The fins are 110mm thick and 250mm deep and
sit forward of the glass layer set behind. Behind the stone layer, a glass surface
would be installed. There would be subdivisions with opening windows and the
glass panels would be either clear or opaque. At the top of each glass panel a
small band of metal louvres provide ventilation to the interior of the flats.
Officers consider that the proposed materials would be acceptable and would
not detract from the visual amenity of the local area. A series of conditions have
been imposed which secure a high-standard of materials.
8.12 In summary the towers would exceed the guidance height which is in the region
of 150m, but this would be lower than the 180m St George Wharf Tower which
identified as the pinnacle of the cluster in the OAPF. Furthermore, given that
the towers would have limited impact in terms of the overall skyline and heritage
assets, the proposed heights of the towers would be acceptable. As such the
development would comply with policy 40 of the Saved UDP along with policies
S9 and PN2 of the Core Strategy.
8.13 Impact on Protected Views
8.14 London Plan Policy 7.10 ‘World Heritage Sites’ states that “Development should
not cause adverse impacts on World Heritage Sites or their setting (including
any buffer zone). In particular, it should not compromise a viewer’s ability to
appreciate it Outstanding Universal Value, integrity, authenticity or significance”.
In accordance with the Mayor’s London Heritage Sites – Guidance of Settings
SPG (2012), the applicant has demonstrated a clear understanding of the