sustainable development
Councils are currently reviewing planning applications and developing policies to integrate sustainable development principles into new projects and future planning.
Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee approved amendments in September 2026 to the Westfield redevelopment, adjusting residential and commercial floorspace. Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee also approved six new homes in Plumstead in July 2026, despite resident objections. Earlier, in March 2026, Greenwich Council's Cabinet adopted a new Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document, providing guidance for new developments to enhance resilience and reduce carbon emissions.
Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee included sustainable development as a priority for its select committees for the 2026-27 municipal year in July 2026. This topic, which involves balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations in development, is scheduled for discussion by Lewisham's Mayor and Cabinet on 7 October 2026.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee approved amendments to the Westfield redevelopment in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee set sustainable development as a priority for 2026-27 in July 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council approved six new homes in Plumstead in July 2026, despite resident objections. Source 1 Source 2
- Greenwich Council's Cabinet adopted a Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document in March 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.