Adoption of the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

March 18, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Greenwich Council decided to formally adopt the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 18 March 2026. This decision approved the adoption of the Climate Resilience SPD and the revocation of the existing Greener Greenwich SPD. The Cabinet also agreed to include guidance on urban greening, energy efficiency, and transformative adaptation for buildings.

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Purpose

To approve the formal adoption of supplementary planning guidance on climate resilience for new developments to allow the guidance to be used in planning decisions.

Decision

Agreed the formal adoption of the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) at Appendix A of the report.

Agreed the revocation of the existing Greener Greenwich SPD, which will be replaced by the Climate Resilience SPD.

Noted the content of the Consultation Statement at Appendix B of the report.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm on March 18, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix C EQIA and SEA.pdf
Appendix A Climate Resilience SPD January 2026.pdf
Adoption of the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document SPD.pdf
Appendix B Consultation Statement.pdf
Appendix D Adoption Statement.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date18 Mar 2026
Effective from25 Mar 2026
Expected date4 Mar 2026
Originally due4 Mar 2026
Lead officer Michael ClarksonNotice of decision: 13/05/2025
Subject to call-inYes