The City of London has formally adopted a new set of guidance aimed at limiting the impact of new high-rise development on pedestrians and cyclists at street level.

Claimed by the corporation as the “UK’s first wind microclimate guidelines for new development”, the rules set new standards for the effects of tall buildings on their surroundings and require differing sets of action depending on the height of proposals.

Members of the City’s planning and transportation committee voted to accept the 15-page rulebook, drawn up for the authority by consultants RWDL, at a meeting yesterday. The City said the guidance would take effect immediately.

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