Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033
LP9 Health and Wellbeing
New development that contributes to a high quality environment that enables all Hackney residents to lead healthier and active lifestyles and reduce health inequalities will be supported, subject to all other plan policies.
New development will be permitted where it is:
- Designed to promote mental and physical activity and well-being, and reduce environmental factors which can contribute to poor health, through appropriate arrangement of buildings and uses, access, open space and landscaping, the provision of facilities to support walking and cycling, and schemes must meet ‘Secured by Design’ principles where feasible; and
- Integrated with the public realm and public transport, and in particular ensures that local facilities and services are easily accessible by foot or bicycle.
Major schemes of 50 housing units or more, non-residential developments of 10,000 sqm or more, and proposals for takeaways, betting shops and payday loan shops of any size will be required to submit a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).
Large-scale commercial developments in major town centres and highly accessible locations should incorporate free drinking fountains, seating and free publicly-accessible toilets as part of the development and provide for the long term maintenance of facilities.
For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033