Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 124 Carbon Dioxide Reduction, Decentralised Energy Networks and Renewable Energy

Major developments should aim to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions in accordance with the levels set out in the London Plan. Planning applications for major development should include evidence of how the energy requirements and carbon dioxide emissions of proposed developments have been assessed and propose a clear reduction strategy in line with the energy hierarchy. Information submitted should be sufficient to demonstrate how the relevant London Plan policies have been addressed and how the strategy can be fully implemented without additional permissions.

Major development proposals should investigate the potential for connecting to an existing decentralised heat or energy network or developing a new site-wide network and the potential for renewable energy should be assessed as part of the design of the development to ensure successful integration.

The carbon dioxide reduction target should be met on site unless it can be demonstrated that it is not feasible. Any shortfall may be met through an identified project off-site or through a payment in lieu to a local carbon off-setting scheme.

For more information please see the Local Plan