Planning and environmental issues
We seek to promote the economic, social and environmental well-being of Lambeth and its people. Our planning polices promote sustainable development to address climate change and environmental sustainability.
Our commitment to housing sustainability
We are committed to:
- sustainable construction which promotes healthy, secure, warm homes, while protecting the environment. On all construction projects we intend to reduce environmental impact, set quality standards and seek low maintenance technical solutions.
- purchasing timber from legal and accredited sustainable sources
- promoting energy efficiency, carbon reduction and renewable energy.
We aim to improve our environmental performance and to influence the behaviour of other organisations and individuals in a positive way.
Our policies for sustainable construction and sustainable sourcing of timber.
Information on sustainable timber, including a purchasing procedure for consultants and a sustainable timber windows supplier list.
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has developed a comprehensive database explaining the environmental footprint of building materials. The database is set out as an A+ to E ranking system, where A+ represents the best environmental performance and least environmental impact, and E the worst environmental performance and the most environmental impact.
Briefs for new build and major repairs covering concrete and structural repairs, roof renewal, security for individual dwellings, landscape and external works, central heating and window renewal.
Information on best practise for sustainable development and construction.
Latest sustainable developments
Read about our sustainable developments including: Ethelred Estates' green roofs, Angell Town's cellulose roof insulations, One Vale Street's mechanical heat recovery ventilation systems and Bateman Mews' rainwater collecion for garden use.