Development proposals for high buildings will only be permitted where they:

• Are carefully related to their surroundings in terms of their design;
• Have a well-designed setting with hard and soft landscaping;
• Are of the highest design and architectural quality;
• Do not mar the skyline nor intrude to the detriment of important views and sight lines;
• Contribute positively to any relevant point of civic or visual significance;
• Have taken account of the impact on wind turbulence, overshadowing, light/noise reflection, telecommunication channels and other functional considerations;
• Are accompanied by a design statement including analysis of the urban design context; and
• Minimise energy consumption.