Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 15 January 2019.
When will you publish your guidance for Boroughs on how they can implement an Urban Greening Factor, and what will this document contain?
The Urban Greening Factor is included in the Urban Greening policy (G5) in the draft new London Plan, supported by evidence which helps to explain how it works. The new London Plan will be adopted after consideration of the Planning Inspector’s report following Examination in Public.
After the Plan is adopted, GLA officers will work with boroughs to assist with implementation and, if required, further advice may be provided in Supplementary Planning Guidance, for example.
Three planning authorities have already published versions of the UGF in their own draft Local Plans without the need for additional guidance from the GLA.
Boroughs can also seek advice from GLA officers or their own advisors if required.