4.2.8

4.2.8 does not make any distinction that the requirements of Appendix F are associated with proposed policy 60 and therefore are only meant to apply to tall buildings. As paragraph 4.1.2 indicates, certain parts of the SPD are more prescriptive such as with the use of 'will'. The current phrasing of paragraph 4.2.8 therefore implies that all development, whether major or minor, 'will be expected to produce accurate 3D computer models to inform an appropriate massing of the development on any key views and vistas'.
It is suggested that this should be phrased in a more discretionary manner. Reference should be made to the requirements being applicable to those developments considered to fall within the definition of 'tall buildings' and a recommendation that the scope of work required should be agreed in liaison with officers at the Council. No two schemes are the same and it would be worth highlighting the role of these discussions rather than the SPD solely relying on reference to Appendix F of the Local Plan.