Policy information sourced from the Tower Hamlets Local Plan

D.SG3 Health impact assessments

1) The following developments are required to complete and submit a rapid health impact assessment as part of the planning application:

  • Major development within an area of sub-standard air quality (as designated and shown on the Policies Map).
  • Developments which contain any of the following uses:
    • Education facilities
    • Health facilities
    • Leisure or community facilities
    • A5 uses (hot-food-takeaways)
    • Betting shops
    • Publicly accessible open space.

2) Developments of a scale referable to the Greater London Authority (as set out in legislation) are required to complete and submit a detailed health impact assessment as part of the planning application.

For more information please see the Local Plan