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Planning guidance and advice


A range of booklets providing advice to developers and architects.

Planning advice notes

A series of leaflets giving advice on planning-related topics in a concise format.

The installation of security cameras (CCTV) - Promotes good practice in CCTV installation. Download the Installation of Security Cameras PDF (825kb)

The design of windows - Aimed primarily at those involved with the design of windows in new buildings and replacement windows in existing facades. A brief history of window design is a feature of the leaflet.
Download the Windows Advice Note (1.3mb)

Archaeology in the City of London - Advice to applicants on how archaeology will be dealt with in the planning and development process.
Download Archaeology in the City of London (3mb)

Installation of satellite dishes - Advice to applicants on installing satellite dishes.
Download the Satellite Dish Advice Note (660kb)

Telecommunication the installation of equipment - Advice on planning and design considerations with regard to the siting of telecommunication equipment.
Download the Telecommunications Advice Note (1.5mb)

Improved access to listed buildings - Illustrates some of the issues that concern owners, developers and architects when considering access and access alterations to listed buildings.
Download Improved access to listed buildings (2.6mb)

Street naming and numbering  - Advice for the naming and numbering of streets and buildings.
See Street naming and numbering

Standard Highway and Security requirements - Highway and servicing standards servicing for developments. 
Download See Standard Highway and Servicing requirements (697kb)

Hoarding Advice Note - Advice about the appearance of displays on site hoardings.
Download Hoarding Advice Note (1.3mb)

City Developers guidelines for incoming utility services 

Advice prepared with major utility providers to assist developers in planning connections to new buildings.
Download the guidelines (1415kb)

Green Roofs Research Advice

Green Roofs Research Advice Note - July 2003 (1 mb)

A joint publication by the British Council for Offices (BCO) and the City of London, to introduce planners, developers, architects and facility managers to the concept of the green roof.

Shopfronts

Shopfronts - A Design Review - (1.5mb)

This booklet encourages shop front design which acknowledges the relationship between the shop front and the building into which it is set, and its context within the street scene. It contains photographic examples of good practice. 

Streetscene Manual

The Street Scene Manual provides guidance on the enhancement of the City's environment

The following two colour leaflets aim to increase awareness of public art and encourage building owners to continue to provide public art.

Late 20th Century Sculpture in the City of London

Download Sculpture in the City of London (1.1mb)

Fountains in the City of London

Download Fountains in the City of London (1.4mb) 

More information

See also:

Supplementary Planning Guidance
Supplementary Planning Documents
Conservation Areas


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