Impact of London Plan Energy Policies

This independent report by London Southbank University, commissioned by the GLA, shows that the London Plan has been successful in getting developers to go much further than basic requirements under building regulations to incorporate sustainable measures and cut carbon. The carbon savings being secured from developments has increased from an average of 29 per cent in 2006 to 34 per cent by mid 2009.

The study shows that setting challenging targets has successfully driven developers to reduce their carbon emissions. This underscores the proposed tougher standards for 2010-13 included in the Mayor's draft London Plan.