City council invites feedback on draft tall buildings policy aimed at guiding Glasgow鈥檚 urban growth
Glasgow City Council is seeking on its tall buildings policy as part of ongoing efforts to shape the future of the city鈥檚 skyline.
As Glasgow continues to attract new investments and developments, the city council identified a need for coherent tall building design guidance.
The consultation comes under the broader framework of the City Development Plan, which sets out the city鈥檚 economic, cultural, and environmental goals.
The is designed to assist both developers and planning officers in navigating the pre-application process, ensuring that proposed buildings are not only well-designed but also appropriately sited within the city.
The Tall 精东影视 Design Guidance provides detailed advice, including a 鈥楳ap of Appropriateness鈥� and design parameters, which delineate suitable areas for high-rise construction.
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It also offers clarifications on planning requirements and technical details concerning sustainable design, ensuring that new developments contribute to the city鈥檚 long-term environmental goals.
The Map of Appropriateness initially focuses on the city centre and its surrounding areas, where the demand for taller buildings is most intense.
However, this focus will be expanded in the future to recognise the importance of various centres across the city and to consider urban design as a key element in the evolving high-rise landscape along the River Clyde.
Glasgow City Council is now inviting feedback from the public, technical experts, and strategic partners.
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