Seeking a meeting with Cllr Athwal over new Tall Building guidance

 I sent the below to Cllr Athwal earlier today

Dear Jas

Robert Jenrick MP has recently written to Sadiq Khan, the London Mayor, with the following guidance.

"Second, I am issuing a new Direction regarding Policy D9 (Tall Buildings). There is clearly a place for tall buildings in London, especially where there are existing clusters. However, there are some areas where tall buildings don’t reflect the local character. I believe boroughs should be empowered to choose where tall buildings are built within their communities. Your draft policy goes some way to dealing with this concern. In my view we should go further and I am issuing a further Direction to strengthen the policy to ensure such developments are only brought forward in appropriate and clearly defined areas, as determined by the boroughs whilst still enabling gentle density across London. I am sure that you share my concern about such proposals and will make the required change which will ensure tall buildings do not come forward in inappropriate areas of the capital."

The Reclaim Redbridge Group met last night and we are requesting a meeting with you to discuss this new guidance.

I also look forward to hearing from you later today about whether Redbridge will be introducing no-idling zones per the Hackney model per your answer to my question at cabinet last week.

Regards

Andy - Robert Jenrick MP letter attached