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Authority-wide characterisation
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Identified as a key opportunity and resource – particularly in areas of
significant projected change
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Reviewed all borough-wide and larger-scale studies in London
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Good practice:
– Strong links to LP evidence base and policy development
– Clear evidence of officer buy-in and appreciation of value
– Particular traction in outer London boroughs – helping to raise
profile and highlight value of ‘suburban’ heritage
– Innovation in development of capacity and tall buildings studies
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Missed opportunities?:
– Studies often more urban design-focussed, at the expense of
detailed understanding of heritage and historic character
– Where direct policy ‘hooks’ missing, harder to drive use by
developers