Policy information sourced from Newham Local Plan 2018

SC2 - Energy and Zero Carbon

Proposals that address the following strategic principles, spatial strategy and design and technical criteria will be supported:

  • Strategic Principles:
    • All development will minimise and reduce carbon emissions by following the lean, clean, green energy hierarchy; all Major development will meet London Plan Zero Carbon targets; and
    • Energy planning should contribute to the Council’s Resilience agenda in relation to costs and service level in the ongoing provision of energy.
  • Spatial Strategy:
    • The development and expansion of decentralised energy networks (including low-carbon generation, storage and transmission infrastructure) will be a central component of the scale of growth within the Arc of Opportunity; and
    • Development should be configured to maximise the use of natural and waste energy sources including sunlight/daylight and (where feasible) ground / air / water / waste heat, where otherwise acceptable in terms of environmental impacts.
  • Design and technical criteria:
  • All development is encouraged to incorporate Smart Meter technology that allows occupants to monitor and manage their energy usage. Major development will be required to commit to carrying out post-construction audits demonstrating compliance with CO2 reduction targets and incorporate Smart Meters that deliver monitoring data to the Local Authority for a minimum period of 3 years post-occupation;
  • Statements setting out how development complies with the above strategic principles and spatial strategy should be provided; all Major development should be accompanied by an Energy Strategy/Assessment that:
    • Conforms to latest GLA guidance (currently Energy Planning – March 20161 ) and requirements/guidance concerning Zero Carbon;
    • Prioritises connection to heat networks (where they exist or planned development is known) and confirms appropriate mechanisms will be put in place to ensure end customers are protected in respect of the price of energy and level of service provided;
    • Provides for connection to heat networks in future where connection is not made prior to occupation (including detail of any required retrofitting);
    • Demonstrates compliance with air quality standards, including the emissions standards for renewable and low-carbon plant set out in London Plan guidance2 ; and
    • Confirms that the risks of overheating have been addressed through the design of the development, as per policy SC1.
  • Developments connecting to heat networks will provide evidence of ongoing management mechanisms, ensuring end customers are protected in respect of the price of energy and level of service.

For more information please see the Local Plan 2018