Protected Views Monitor
Check if protected view corridors from Parliament Hill, Primrose Hill or other viewpoints affect your development. Understand height restrictions before you plan.
Check Your Property
We'll check LVMF protected views and locally designated viewpoints affecting your area.
What is the LVMF?
The London View Management Framework (LVMF) protects strategically important views across London. It defines viewing corridors from designated viewpoints toward protected landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster.
If your property falls within a protected view corridor, development may be restricted in height or may require additional assessments to ensure it doesn't impair the protected view.
Read the official LVMF guidance →Key LVMF Viewpoints Near NW London
- • Parliament Hill (View 2A.1, 2A.2)
- • Primrose Hill Summit (View 4A.1)
- • Alexandra Palace (View 1A.1)
- • Kenwood (Local protection)
Protected Viewpoints in NW London
Parliament Hill
LVMF Protected📍 Hampstead Heath
One of London's most protected viewpoints with views to St Paul's, Westminster and the City.
Primrose Hill Summit
LVMF Protected📍 Primrose Hill
Strategic view of the Central London skyline from the summit.
Kenwood House
Locally Protected📍 Hampstead Heath
Historic view from Kenwood terrace across the heath toward London.
Alexandra Palace
LVMF Protected📍 Wood Green
Panoramic views across London from the Palace terrace.
Hampstead Heath Extension
Locally Protected📍 North End
Views across the heath extension toward Kenwood and the city.
Understanding View Impact Levels
Full Planning Required
Any development within primary view corridors
Height Assessment
Development between wider setting consultation areas
Minimal Impact
Outside view corridors but within assessment zones
How Protected Views Affect Extensions
Single Storey Extensions
Generally not affected by LVMF as they don't increase building height. Focus is on overall building envelope changes.
Loft Conversions & Dormers
May be affected if they increase ridge height within a protected view corridor. Check specific height thresholds for your location.
New Builds & Major Works
Full assessment required. May need verified views analysis and 3D modeling to demonstrate impact on protected views.
View Corridors Map
Interactive map showing protected view corridors across NW London. Enter your address to see if you're within a protected zone.
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