See how leading built environment experts are using VU.CITY to communicate the value of their schemes, derisking planning & ultimately getting planning approval.
Discover how ESA Architecture used VU.CITY to explore key views and assess the visual impact of their scheme to support their Tall Building Context Study on Lambeth Hospital Redevelopment.
Iceni used VU.CITY as part of their illustrative cumulative study and tested 12 views that showed proposed massings within the existing environment.
Arup used VU.CITY London to analyse the upcoming change to Wandsworth with tall buildings.
In May 2022, long time VU.CITY partner Belfast City Council used our 3D model and our AOD height functionality to assess existing and prospect buildings which would rise above 35m.
Allies and Morrison's give visual guidance with VU.CITY on the design codes applicants should consider in Hounslow relating to roof form, set back, residential amenity space, circulation, cycle and parking storage, climate mitigation and detailing.
Ariel imagery of VU.CITY was used to show the visual impact of various massings on the surrounding environment and demonstrate key views of their proposal. Ultimately, VU.CITY helped LOM Architecture and Design to make better design decisions and present their proposal in context.
VU.CITY was used extensively by Priestly Design to consider the impact of a rooftop extension on a Grade II Listed building in Leeds.
Formation Architects were submitted a proposal with buildings ranging from 6 to 12 storeys in Purley, and VU.CITY was used to analyse the emerging context and illustrate the impact of the proposed scheme in comparison.
VU.CITY was used by Sovereign Centros and their Project Team to share with the public their masterplan for a re-imagined St Enoch's Centre, and how it would fit into the wider Glasgow context.
For The Rockery at the Hyde scheme, Studio Egret West used VU.CITY to assess the impact of the proposal from key townscape view locations.
For a design and access statement for Throwley Way in Sutton VU.CITY was used to demonstrate how the proposal is contextually appropriate.
VU.CITY was used by Lichfields to demonstrate the future visual impact of a proposed development from a street level.
In the Central Oxford Conservation area, Oxford City Council suggests that applicants should engage with their 3D model through both pre-application and planning application processes.
In Brighton & Hove, Tall Building Statements should include 3D modelling in their urban design assessment, particularly to assess visual impact, as well as impact on strategic and local views.
In their 2018 Cambridge Local Plan the Local Planning Authority specified the use of digital visualisation particularly on tall buildings.
Westminster’s City Plan seeks for applicants to assess the impact on views by supporting their analysis wherever possible by the use of accurate 3D modelling.
'Developers are asked to present their proposals for assessment in the City of London’s 3-D model to accurately test the impact of height, scale and massing in both the existing context and within the context of future planned development.'
Section 3.6 on Richmond's Local Views laid out rules for applicants use of VU.CITY in areas of significance.
Dacorum commissioned a VU.CITY model of Hemel Hempstead and are using it "as a key part of our planning process for assessing the design of applications."
Long time VU.CITY user, Southwark Borough Council, specified in their Tall Buildings background paper that 3D models will be required for Major Schemes, to enable greater understanding of proposals.
In their policy on strategic and local views, Enfield Council mentions the use of 3D models to assess cumulative impact and impact on key views. For applicants submitting Tall Buildings, 3D models are required as part of the planning process.
Historic England’s Tall Buildings Advice Note 4 details that digital models can assist with testing of configurations, layout, scale and massing, particularly where they include historic environment data. The use of ZTVs are also advocated.
In their September 2021 SPD, Southwark specified the use of VU.CITY in assessing all Major & Strategic Major proposals.
The Isle of Dog’s Neighbourhood Plan outlines the requirement for 3D models to be used to evidence good architecture and good design, and all Strategic Applications must be accompanied by a submitted model.
In Policy Q25 on Views and Q26 on Tall Buildings, Lambeth Borough Council request that applicants submit 3D models compatible with VU.CITY so the borough could conduct an assessment of the scheme in context.
In Policy DH2: Views and Building Heights, Oxford City Council called for the need of 3D models to assess the impact of a development in different locations, including any View Cone views that are affected.
On the planning and building control section of RBKT's website, applicants are encouraged to submit 3D models to support the application process.
In Policy D4 on Delivery good design in London, the GLA specified that 3D digital models and VR should be used where possible.
On major proposals Haringey council mandated the submission of a geo-located 3D massing to help assess if the scheme was appropriate.
On all major applications or developments affecting the Westminster World Heritage Site, LVMF or other significant views, Westminster requests a model of the proposal that can viewed in VU.CITY.
On all strategic scale developments, Tower Hamlets request the use of digital 3D modelling to support applications.
In their validation requirement, Brent Council call for a 3D digital version of the proposal that can be inserted into VU.CITY to assess the scheme.
For all major planning applications Salford City Council request that a 3D model of the proposal be provided, so that it can be inserted into VU.CITY for assessment.
In Southwark's Tall Building policy the council request a 3D model of the proposal to assess it's impact in context.
VU.CITY was used collaboratively by the project team to optimise the development & illustrate how it would sit in the context of the environment.
On the height guidance for Earl's Court, VU.CITY has been used to help illustrate height principles, particularly assessing impact from sensitive locations.
For the Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment for 286 - 362 Norwood Road, VU.CITY imagery was used to examine the impact of the proposed site, and potential change in height, could have from a variety of views.
For general height and massing at Knolly's Yard VU.CITY was used by the local authority to demonstrate indicative layout and assess visual impact.
To help form part of Lambeth’s Local Plan Evidence Base, VU.CITY was used to assess sites for the potential for tall buildings in Lambeth, in this case Waterloo, and visual impact was assessed using the model.
To help form part of Lambeth’s Local Plan Evidence Base, VU.CITY was used to assess sites for the potential for tall buildings in Lambeth, in this case Waterloo, and visual impact was assessed using the model.
On the Earl's Court site VU.CITY was used to explore the potential optimal height for future development from various angles and street views.
Throughout this report VU.CITY is used to communicate how various proposals on the Earl's Court site could work, as well as how proposals could be viewed from various locations.
VU.CITY was used to test different massing scenarios for the Kensal Canalside Opportunity area, helping create a robust evidence base for the Local Plan.
In this site specific guidance VU.CITY was used throughout to illustrate which sites in Woking could be appropriate for tall buildings and show the potential skyline.
Brighton and Hove City Council require all major pre-apps and schemes presented to DesignPLACE panel to use VU.CITY’s 3D model.
The London Borough of Waltham Forest used VU.CITY to test illustrative development scenarios, and understand where tall buildings could be appropriate across the borough, as part of their evidence base for their Local Plan.
Southwark Council and Farrells used VU.CITY to develop their design code for Hatcham and Ilderton on the Old Kent Road, showing maximum parameter boxes as 3D models.
Discover how ESA Architecture used VU.CITY to explore key views and assess the visual impact of their scheme to support their Tall Building Context Study on Lambeth Hospital Redevelopment.
Iceni used VU.CITY as part of their illustrative cumulative study and tested 12 views that showed proposed massings within the existing environment.
Arup used VU.CITY London to analyse the upcoming change to Wandsworth with tall buildings.
Ariel imagery of VU.CITY was used to show the visual impact of various massings on the surrounding environment and demonstrate key views of their proposal. Ultimately, VU.CITY helped LOM Architecture and Design to make better design decisions and present their proposal in context.
VU.CITY was used extensively by Priestly Design to consider the impact of a rooftop extension on a Grade II Listed building in Leeds.
Formation Architects were submitted a proposal with buildings ranging from 6 to 12 storeys in Purley, and VU.CITY was used to analyse the emerging context and illustrate the impact of the proposed scheme in comparison.
VU.CITY was used by Sovereign Centros and their Project Team to share with the public their masterplan for a re-imagined St Enoch's Centre, and how it would fit into the wider Glasgow context.
For The Rockery at the Hyde scheme, Studio Egret West used VU.CITY to assess the impact of the proposal from key townscape view locations.
For a design and access statement for Throwley Way in Sutton VU.CITY was used to demonstrate how the proposal is contextually appropriate.
VU.CITY was used by Lichfields to demonstrate the future visual impact of a proposed development from a street level.
VU.CITY was used collaboratively by the project team to optimise the development & illustrate how it would sit in the context of the environment.
In May 2022, long time VU.CITY partner Belfast City Council used our 3D model and our AOD height functionality to assess existing and prospect buildings which would rise above 35m.
Allies and Morrison's give visual guidance with VU.CITY on the design codes applicants should consider in Hounslow relating to roof form, set back, residential amenity space, circulation, cycle and parking storage, climate mitigation and detailing.
In Policy Q25 on Views and Q26 on Tall Buildings, Lambeth Borough Council request that applicants submit 3D models compatible with VU.CITY so the borough could conduct an assessment of the scheme in context.
On the height guidance for Earl's Court, VU.CITY has been used to help illustrate height principles, particularly assessing impact from sensitive locations.
For the Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment for 286 - 362 Norwood Road, VU.CITY imagery was used to examine the impact of the proposed site, and potential change in height, could have from a variety of views.
For general height and massing at Knolly's Yard VU.CITY was used by the local authority to demonstrate indicative layout and assess visual impact.
To help form part of Lambeth’s Local Plan Evidence Base, VU.CITY was used to assess sites for the potential for tall buildings in Lambeth, in this case Waterloo, and visual impact was assessed using the model.
To help form part of Lambeth’s Local Plan Evidence Base, VU.CITY was used to assess sites for the potential for tall buildings in Lambeth, in this case Waterloo, and visual impact was assessed using the model.
On the Earl's Court site VU.CITY was used to explore the potential optimal height for future development from various angles and street views.
Throughout this report VU.CITY is used to communicate how various proposals on the Earl's Court site could work, as well as how proposals could be viewed from various locations.
VU.CITY was used to test different massing scenarios for the Kensal Canalside Opportunity area, helping create a robust evidence base for the Local Plan.
In this site specific guidance VU.CITY was used throughout to illustrate which sites in Woking could be appropriate for tall buildings and show the potential skyline.
The London Borough of Waltham Forest used VU.CITY to test illustrative development scenarios, and understand where tall buildings could be appropriate across the borough, as part of their evidence base for their Local Plan.
Southwark Council and Farrells used VU.CITY to develop their design code for Hatcham and Ilderton on the Old Kent Road, showing maximum parameter boxes as 3D models.
In the Central Oxford Conservation area, Oxford City Council suggests that applicants should engage with their 3D model through both pre-application and planning application processes.
In Brighton & Hove, Tall Building Statements should include 3D modelling in their urban design assessment, particularly to assess visual impact, as well as impact on strategic and local views.
In their 2018 Cambridge Local Plan the Local Planning Authority specified the use of digital visualisation particularly on tall buildings.
Westminster’s City Plan seeks for applicants to assess the impact on views by supporting their analysis wherever possible by the use of accurate 3D modelling.
'Developers are asked to present their proposals for assessment in the City of London’s 3-D model to accurately test the impact of height, scale and massing in both the existing context and within the context of future planned development.'
Section 3.6 on Richmond's Local Views laid out rules for applicants use of VU.CITY in areas of significance.
Dacorum commissioned a VU.CITY model of Hemel Hempstead and are using it "as a key part of our planning process for assessing the design of applications."
Long time VU.CITY user, Southwark Borough Council, specified in their Tall Buildings background paper that 3D models will be required for Major Schemes, to enable greater understanding of proposals.
In their policy on strategic and local views, Enfield Council mentions the use of 3D models to assess cumulative impact and impact on key views. For applicants submitting Tall Buildings, 3D models are required as part of the planning process.
Historic England’s Tall Buildings Advice Note 4 details that digital models can assist with testing of configurations, layout, scale and massing, particularly where they include historic environment data. The use of ZTVs are also advocated.
In their September 2021 SPD, Southwark specified the use of VU.CITY in assessing all Major & Strategic Major proposals.
The Isle of Dog’s Neighbourhood Plan outlines the requirement for 3D models to be used to evidence good architecture and good design, and all Strategic Applications must be accompanied by a submitted model.
In Policy DH2: Views and Building Heights, Oxford City Council called for the need of 3D models to assess the impact of a development in different locations, including any View Cone views that are affected.
On the planning and building control section of RBKT's website, applicants are encouraged to submit 3D models to support the application process.
In Policy D4 on Delivery good design in London, the GLA specified that 3D digital models and VR should be used where possible.
On major proposals Haringey council mandated the submission of a geo-located 3D massing to help assess if the scheme was appropriate.
On all major applications or developments affecting the Westminster World Heritage Site, LVMF or other significant views, Westminster requests a model of the proposal that can viewed in VU.CITY.
On all strategic scale developments, Tower Hamlets request the use of digital 3D modelling to support applications.
In their validation requirement, Brent Council call for a 3D digital version of the proposal that can be inserted into VU.CITY to assess the scheme.
For all major planning applications Salford City Council request that a 3D model of the proposal be provided, so that it can be inserted into VU.CITY for assessment.
In Southwark's Tall Building policy the council request a 3D model of the proposal to assess it's impact in context.
Brighton and Hove City Council require all major pre-apps and schemes presented to DesignPLACE panel to use VU.CITY’s 3D model.