An important consultation has issued by the Corporation of London which will have a direct impact on developers and other sustainability businesses.
It is being proposed that for the Square Mile, the following will be included in planning guidance:
- An expectation that developers assess the whole life-cycle carbon emission impacts of a scheme at an early stage (before designs are finalised), appoint experienced consultants and enter into discussions with City Corporation planning officers.
- An expectation that developers consider the whole life-cycle carbon emissions for a range of options, such as minor refurbishment, major refurbishment, extension and new build.
- A proposed method of consistent reporting of whole life-cycle carbon emissions in the commercial built environment, which is in line with the GLA’s adopted guidance.
- A dashboard to increase understanding of information about carbon emissions to inform decisions taken by the City Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee.
LCCI does intend to respond to this consultation and to give our views on this issue.