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structures that make a positive contribution to the character of a place to influence the
future character of the area, and e) is informed by the surrounding historic environment'.
Policy 7.6 of the London Plan requires development to be of high architectural quality
that is of a scale that is compatible with the surrounding area that makes a positive
contribution to the immediate, local and wider area.
3.17 Relevant local policies concerning the design of the proposed development
include DM G1 of the Development Management Local Plan and policy BE1 of the Core
Strategy.
3.18 Policy BE1 of the Core Strategy 2011 states that 'Development should create a
high quality urban environment that respects and enhances its townscape context and
heritage assets. There should be an approach to accessible and inclusive urban design
that considers how good design, quality public realm, landscaping and land use can be
integrated to help regenerate places. In particular, development throughout the borough
should be of the highest standard of design that respects local context and character
and should protect and enhance the character, appearance and setting of the borough's
conservation areas and its historic environment'.
3.19 Development Management Local Plan policy DM G1 states that `development will
be permitted if it is of a high standard of design and compatible with the scale and
character of existing development and its setting'. It the use of innovative and
contemporary materials will be welcomed, provided these enable the design to be
sensitively integrated into the existing built form and landscape. All proposals must be
formulated to respect:
a) the historical context and townscape setting of the site, and its sense of place;
b) the scale, mass, form and grain of surrounding development;
c) the relationship of the proposed development to the existing townscape,
including the local street pattern, local landmarks and the skyline;
d) the local design context, including the prevailing rhythm and articulation of
frontages, local building materials and colour, and locally distinctive architectural
detailing, and thereby promote and reinforce local distinctiveness;
e) the principles of good neighbourliness;
f) the local landscape context and where appropriate should provide good
landscaping and contribute to an improved public realm; and
g) sustainability objectives; including adaptation to, and mitigation of, the effects of
climate change;
h) the principles of accessible and inclusive design; and
i) the principles of Secured by Design.
3.20 The proposal involves the demolition of the existing Fatima Centre and the nursery
accommodation block to the school, to which there are no objections. These post war
buildings are not of any architectural or historic interest. There are no objections to the
demolition of the linking elements to allow separation of the existing school building
from the existing school hall which would be remodelled to provide replacement
community facilities following demolition of the Fatima Centre.
3.21 The proposed two storey school building to replace the existing Fatima Parish
Centre would provide a strong corner in urban design terms to the junction of
Commonwealth Avenue and India Way. The height and massing of the building are
considered appropriate for this location and provide sufficient enclosure to the street.
The corner of the building would be marked with fixed glazing in the shape of a cross