planning policy
Councils are making specific planning decisions and addressing policy limitations affecting net-zero ambitions.
Croydon's Planning Sub-Committee approved a builder's merchant at Selzden Goods Yard in August 2026, despite resident concerns about noise and highway impacts. Meanwhile, Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee heard in July 2026 that achieving net-zero ambitions faces significant hurdles due to limitations in local authority control over national regulations and energy pricing.
These discussions highlight how councils apply planning policy, which involves regulations and guidelines for land use and development, to specific projects while also navigating broader policy constraints. For example, Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) approved upgrades to the Dulwich Tennis Club's clubhouse in December 2025.
Key facts
- Croydon's Planning Sub-Committee approved a builder's merchant at Selzden Goods Yard on 20 August 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee heard in July 2026 about hurdles to net-zero ambitions. Source
- Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) approved upgrades to the Dulwich Tennis Club's clubhouse in December 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.