Sustainable energy

4A.11 Living roofs and walls

The Mayor will and boroughs should expect major developments to incorporate living roofs and walls where feasible and reflect this principle in DPD policies. It is expected that this will include roof and wall planting that delivers as many of these objectives as possible:

Accessible roof space
Adapting to and mitigating climate change
Sustainable urban drainage
Enhancing biodiversity
Improved appearance.

Boroughs should also encourage the use of living roofs in smaller developments and extensions where the opportunity arises.