Should strict height limits be imposed on new skyscrapers to protect views of historic landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral?

London has a unique planning policy called the 'London View Management Framework' which legally protects specific sightlines of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster from strategic points across the capital, such as Parliament Hill and Greenwich Park. As the demand for office space and housing grows, developers are constantly pushing to build taller towers in the 'City' cluster, leading to fierce debates about whether the skyline is becoming too cluttered and damaging the city's historic character. Proponents of restrictions argue that the visual dominance of historic landmarks is essential to London's identity and tourism. Opponents argue that a modern, growing global city must build vertically to provide necessary density and infrastructure.