Sustainable design and construction

Supplementary Planning Guidance

This SPG, published in May 2006, provides additional information to support the implementation of the London Plan (the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy). As SPG this document cannot set new policy, but has weight as a formal supplement to the London Plan. The SPG is applicable to all building types and associated spaces, with specific information on different building types provided where relevant.

London Plan Policy 4B.6 relates to sustainable design and construction and sets the context for this SPG. The SPG provides guidance on the way that the seven measures identified in the policy can be implemented to meet the London Plan objectives and therefore the SPG is structured around these seven factors.

Sustainable Design and Construction PDF
Sustainable Design and Construction RTF

A web-based checklist has been prepared to assist users of the SPG who are seeking planning permission. The checklist provides a structured way of assessing each of the standards outlined in the SPG against a development proposal, and helps users to compile the information needed to prepare a sustainability statement.

London Sustainability Checklist

A draft of this SPG was published for consultation in March 2005. Comments received during the consultation have been taken into account in preparation of the final document.

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