CITY CENTRE-WIDE

• Reinforce the positive qualities of character areas which contribute to their sense of placeRe-establish fine urban grain where appropriate
• Provide for appropriate enclosure to streets and the containment of spaces Protect and enhance diversity in façade style and materials to create visual interest Encourage excellence in new design - proposals should possess consistency and distinctive gateways to celebrate entrances to the City Centre
• Preserve and enhance the skyline and roofscape visible from the streets and spaces of Leeds
• Optimise and develop landmarks and views to create visual interest and legibility, enabling orientation and a sense of place for people in Leeds
• Generally discourage tall buildings in the central area, good design of appropriately located development or re-development will be considered
• Ensure proposals respect views to existing wealth of styles from different eras
• Ensure main entrances to buildings are from a street, park or square - encouraging activity
• Enhance and strengthen the corners of streets

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