Policy information sourced from the Tower Hamlets Local Plan
S.SG2 Delivering sustainable growth in Tower Hamlets
Development will be supported and is considered to contribute towards delivering the Local Plan vision and objectives and to be sustainable where it:
- delivers managed growth, through:
- good design
- preserving or enhancing the character and setting of the area, and
- not resulting in unacceptable impacts on the natural and historic environment and its assets, transport capacity and infrastructure.
- shares the benefits of growth, through:
- contributing to creating healthy environments - encouraging physical activity, promoting good mental and physical wellbeing and reducing environmental factors which can contribute to poor health, including poor air quality
- creating mixed and balanced communities
- delivering tenure-blind developments
- increasing opportunities for social interaction
- providing local training or employment opportunities in either, or both, the construction and end use, and
- delivering social and transport infrastructure and public realm improvements which are inclusive and accessible to all.
For more information please see the Local Plan