Tue 08/03/22, Online, 9.30am–12.30pm
Related Events: Briefings
This session will introduce and discuss the London Plan Guidance documents related to design and characterisation which are currently out for public consultation.
These documents have developed out of the draft Good Quality Homes for All Londoners guidance and focus on characterisation and growth strategy, on small sites, on site capacity and on housing design standards.
This session will look at the practical implications for boroughs, communities and the development industry.
Agenda
09.45 Registration
10.00 Welcome & Overview of London Plan Guidance
- Understanding the purpose and role of the London Plan Guidance, Elliott Kemp (GLA)
10.15 Documents Overview
- Characterisation and growth strategy, optimising site capacity – A design-led approach and small site design code LPGs, Alan Smithies (GLA)
- Q&A
Comfort break
- Housing Design Standards LPG, Elliot Kemp (GLA)
- Q&A
11.15 Guidance in Practice
- What is the likely impact, including resource implications for community groups/residents, clients, designers, developers, and planning teams? Alan Smithies (GLA)
- Q&A
11.30 Delegate Exercise, Urban Design London
- Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss the opportunities and barriers in using the guidance for their teams and impact on their communities.
12.20 Wrap up & Close