Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

68 Utilities Infrastructure

All major development proposals will be expected to:

A. Carry out early pre-application engagement with infrastructure providers to demonstrate that there is sufficient infrastructure capacity to support the proposed development from commencement. Where there will be a deficit, the developer will be expected to be ensure that relevant infrastructure will be provided as part of the proposals and secured through a Section106 planning obligation;

B. Ensure utility infrastructure and connections are designed into the development from the outset wherever possible. As a minimum, developers should identify and plan for:

  1. Electricity supply with providers as part of development proposals;
  2. Gas and water supply/wastewater discharge, considering the need to conserve natural resources;
  3. Heating and cooling demand and the viability of its provision via decentralised energy (DE) networks;
  4. Entry and connection points from utility providers within developments.

For more information please see the Waltham Forest Local Plan