Policy information sourced from the Tower Hamlets Local Plan
D.TR4 Sustainable delivery and servicing
Development that generates a significant number of vehicle trips for goods or materials during its construction and/or operational phases is required to demonstrate how:
- impact to the transport network and amenity will be avoided, remedied or mitigated through transport assessments, construction management and logistic plans and delivery and servicing plans
- delivery of goods and servicing will be provided within the site to encourage shared arrangements and timing of deliveries, unless demonstrated it can take place on-street without affecting highway safety or traffic flow
- movement by water and/or rail; and the use of low emission vehicles, electric vehicles, bicycles and freight consolidation facilities have been prioritised, and
- deliveries to sites will be reduced through suitable accommodation and management.
Development adjacent to safeguarded wharves and rail depots is required to ensure it does not compromise their operation.
Development of new wharves or other facilities for freight transfer between road, rail or water will be supported where these minimise impacts on the environment and neighbouring amenities.
For more information please see the Local Plan