Policy information sourced from Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

LP 17 Green roofs and walls

Green roofs and/or brown roofs should be incorporated into new major developments with roof plate areas of 100sqm or more where technically feasible and subject to considerations of visual impact. The aim should be to use at least 70% of any potential roof plate area as a green / brown roof.

The onus is on an applicant to provide evidence and justification if a green roof cannot be incorporated. The Council will expect a green wall to be incorporated, where appropriate, if it has been demonstrated that a green/brown roof is not feasible.

The use of green/brown roofs and green walls is encouraged and supported in smaller developments, renovations, conversions and extensions.

For more information please see the Local Plan