Vu.CIty IN ACTION
See how leading built environment experts are using VU.CITY to communicate the value of their schemes, derisking planning & ultimately getting planning approval.
VU.CITY used in
ESA Architecture - Lambeth Hospital Redevelopment: Design and Access Statement
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 - 241 Green Street: Townscape, Heritage & Visual Impact Assessment
Iceni used VU.CITY as part of their illustrative cumulative study and tested 12 views that showed proposed massings within the existing environment.
Arup - Wandsworth Borough Council Urban Design Study
Arup used VU.CITY London to analyse the upcoming change to Wandsworth with tall buildings.
Belfast City Council - Tall Buildings SPD 2022
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 - Hounslow Design Guidance Study
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.
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LOM Architecture - 219-227 High Street, Sutton: Design and Access Statement
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.
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Priestly Design - 2 Great George Street: 3D Massing Studies Visuals
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 - 922-930 Purley Way: Design and Access Statement
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.
Sovereign Centros - St Enoch: Public Consultation
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.
Studio Egret West - The Rockery: Design and Access Statement
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.
Wimshurst Pelleriti - Throwley Way: Design and Access Statement
For a design and access statement for Throwley Way in Sutton VU.CITY was used to demonstrate how the proposal is contextually appropriate.
Lichfields - Throwley Way: Visual Appraisal
VU.CITY was used by Lichfields to demonstrate the future visual impact of a proposed development from a street level.
Oxford City Council - Draft Central Oxford Conservation Area Appraisal
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.
Brighton & Hove City Council - Urban Design Framework SPD
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.
Cambridge - Local Plan
In their 2018 Cambridge Local Plan the Local Planning Authority specified the use of digital visualisation particularly on tall buildings.
City of Westminster - City Plan 2019-2040
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.
City of London - Planning Performance Agreement
'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.'
Richmond Upon Thames - Consultation Draft Local Views SPD
Section 3.6 on Richmond's Local Views laid out rules for applicants use of VU.CITY in areas of significance.
Dacorum Borough Council - Digital 3D Modelling in Planning Applications
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."
Southwark Council - Tall Building Background Paper for the Southwark Plan
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.
Enfield Council - Draft Local Plan
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 - Tall Buildings Advice Note 4
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.
Southwark Council - Heritage SPD
In their September 2021 SPD, Southwark specified the use of VU.CITY in assessing all Major & Strategic Major proposals.
Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2031
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.
Lambeth - Local Plan 2020-2035
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.
Oxford City Council - Local Plan 2036
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.
Kingston Upon Thames - 3D Modelling & VU.CITY
On the planning and building control section of RBKT's website, applicants are encouraged to submit 3D models to support the application process.
Mayor of London - The London Plan 2021
In Policy D4 on Delivery good design in London, the GLA specified that 3D digital models and VR should be used where possible.
Haringey Council - Validation Requirements
On major proposals Haringey council mandated the submission of a geo-located 3D massing to help assess if the scheme was appropriate.
City of Westminster - Validation Requirements
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.
Tower Hamlets - Validation Requirements
On all strategic scale developments, Tower Hamlets request the use of digital 3D modelling to support applications.
Brent - Validation Requirements
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.
Salford City Council - Validation Requirements
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.
Southwark Borough Council - Local Plan 2019-2036
In Southwark's Tall Building policy the council request a 3D model of the proposal to assess it's impact in context.
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Weavers Cross, Belfast
VU.CITY was used collaboratively by the project team to optimise the development & illustrate how it would sit in the context of the environment.
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation - Height Guidance for Earl’s Court Opportunity Area
On the height guidance for Earl's Court, VU.CITY has been used to help illustrate height principles, particularly assessing impact from sensitive locations.
Lambeth - Draft Site Allocations DPD Site 18 - 286-362 Norwood Road
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.
Lambeth Council - Draft Site Allocations DPD SA19 - Knolly’s Yard
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.
Lambeth Council - Brixton: Tall Building Height Study 2018
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.
Lambeth Council - Waterloo: Building Height Study 2018
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington And Chelsea - Capacity Study for Earl’s Court
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - Earl’s Court Visual Impact Testing
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - Height Guidance for Kensal Canalside Opportunity Area
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.
Woking Council - Town Centre Masterplan
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 & Hove City Council - Major Pre-Application Requirements
Brighton and Hove City Council require all major pre-apps and schemes presented to DesignPLACE panel to use VU.CITY’s 3D model.
Waltham Forest - Draft Skyline Study
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 - Hatcham and Ilderton Roads Design Code (OKR 16)
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.
ESA Architecture - Lambeth Hospital Redevelopment: Design and Access Statement
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 - 241 Green Street: Townscape, Heritage & Visual Impact Assessment
Iceni used VU.CITY as part of their illustrative cumulative study and tested 12 views that showed proposed massings within the existing environment.
Arup - Wandsworth Borough Council Urban Design Study
Arup used VU.CITY London to analyse the upcoming change to Wandsworth with tall buildings.
LOM Architecture - 219-227 High Street, Sutton: Design and Access Statement
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.
Priestly Design - 2 Great George Street: 3D Massing Studies Visuals
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 - 922-930 Purley Way: Design and Access Statement
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.
Sovereign Centros - St Enoch: Public Consultation
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.
Studio Egret West - The Rockery: Design and Access Statement
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.
Wimshurst Pelleriti - Throwley Way: Design and Access Statement
For a design and access statement for Throwley Way in Sutton VU.CITY was used to demonstrate how the proposal is contextually appropriate.
Lichfields - Throwley Way: Visual Appraisal
VU.CITY was used by Lichfields to demonstrate the future visual impact of a proposed development from a street level.
Weavers Cross, Belfast
VU.CITY was used collaboratively by the project team to optimise the development & illustrate how it would sit in the context of the environment.
Belfast City Council - Tall Buildings SPD 2022
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 - Hounslow Design Guidance Study
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.
Lambeth - Local Plan 2020-2035
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.
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation - Height Guidance for Earl’s Court Opportunity Area
On the height guidance for Earl's Court, VU.CITY has been used to help illustrate height principles, particularly assessing impact from sensitive locations.
Lambeth - Draft Site Allocations DPD Site 18 - 286-362 Norwood Road
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.
Lambeth Council - Draft Site Allocations DPD SA19 - Knolly’s Yard
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.
Lambeth Council - Brixton: Tall Building Height Study 2018
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.
Lambeth Council - Waterloo: Building Height Study 2018
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington And Chelsea - Capacity Study for Earl’s Court
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - Earl’s Court Visual Impact Testing
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.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - Height Guidance for Kensal Canalside Opportunity Area
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.
Woking Council - Town Centre Masterplan
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.
Waltham Forest - Draft Skyline Study
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 - Hatcham and Ilderton Roads Design Code (OKR 16)
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.
Oxford City Council - Draft Central Oxford Conservation Area Appraisal
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.
Brighton & Hove City Council - Urban Design Framework SPD
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.
Cambridge - Local Plan
In their 2018 Cambridge Local Plan the Local Planning Authority specified the use of digital visualisation particularly on tall buildings.
City of Westminster - City Plan 2019-2040
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.
City of London - Planning Performance Agreement
'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.'
Richmond Upon Thames - Consultation Draft Local Views SPD
Section 3.6 on Richmond's Local Views laid out rules for applicants use of VU.CITY in areas of significance.
Dacorum Borough Council - Digital 3D Modelling in Planning Applications
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."
Southwark Council - Tall Building Background Paper for the Southwark Plan
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.
Enfield Council - Draft Local Plan
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 - Tall Buildings Advice Note 4
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.
Southwark Council - Heritage SPD
In their September 2021 SPD, Southwark specified the use of VU.CITY in assessing all Major & Strategic Major proposals.
Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2031
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.
Oxford City Council - Local Plan 2036
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.
Kingston Upon Thames - 3D Modelling & VU.CITY
On the planning and building control section of RBKT's website, applicants are encouraged to submit 3D models to support the application process.
Mayor of London - The London Plan 2021
In Policy D4 on Delivery good design in London, the GLA specified that 3D digital models and VR should be used where possible.
Haringey Council - Validation Requirements
On major proposals Haringey council mandated the submission of a geo-located 3D massing to help assess if the scheme was appropriate.
City of Westminster - Validation Requirements
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.
Tower Hamlets - Validation Requirements
On all strategic scale developments, Tower Hamlets request the use of digital 3D modelling to support applications.
Brent - Validation Requirements
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.
Salford City Council - Validation Requirements
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.
Southwark Borough Council - Local Plan 2019-2036
In Southwark's Tall Building policy the council request a 3D model of the proposal to assess it's impact in context.
Brighton & Hove City Council - Major Pre-Application Requirements
Brighton and Hove City Council require all major pre-apps and schemes presented to DesignPLACE panel to use VU.CITY’s 3D model.
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