Policy information sourced from City of London Local Plan
DM 15.1 Sustainability Requirements
- Sustainability Statements must be submitted with all planning applications in order to ensure that sustainability is integrated into designs for all development.
- For major development (including new development and refurbishment) the Sustainability Statement should include as a minimum:
- BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes pre-assessment;
- an energy statement in line with London Plan requirements;
- demonstration of climate change resilience measures.
- BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes assessments should demonstrate sustainability in aspects which are of particular significance in the City’s high density urban environment. Developers should aim to achieve the maximum possible credits to address the City’s priorities.
- Innovative sustainability solutions will be encouraged to ensure that the City’s buildings remain at the forefront of sustainable building design. Details should be included in the Sustainability Statement.
- Planning conditions will be used to ensure that Local Plan assessment targets are met.
For more information please see the Local Plan