Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy

DM 3 Designing for Changing Climate

Design proposals should incorporate climate change adaptation measures based on the type and extent of the main changes expected in the local climate throughout the lifetime of the development, this is likely to require a flexible design that can be adapted to accommodate the changing climate, e.g. provision of additional shading or cooling.

Where relevant, development proposals will need to take into consideration the requirements for climate change adaptation in the following ways:

  • design of streets and siting of buildings
  • incorporation of green and blue infrastructure
  • building density
  • reduction of potable water consumption

All developments should provide communal or private spaces for residents and the community that:

  • ameliorate the urban heat island effect
  • provide flooding attenuation if required
  • increase biodiversity

Further details on adaptation measures will be provided in the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.

For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy