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