This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'London Plan policy 5.9'.


Strategic Planning
London Borough of Bexley 
Civic Offices 
2 Watling Street 
Bexleyheath 
Kent 
DA6 7AT
www.bexley.gov.uk
 
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0203 045 3855
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Date
2 February 2021
xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
The person dealing with this matter is:
Lorraine King
Mr James MacDonald 
 
Dear Mr MacDonald
 
Thank you for your request for information received on 25 January 2021 concerning: 
Under EIR 2004 regulations, I would like to request information regarding the 
council's implementation of London Plan policy 5.9 (on overheating risk) in planning 
decisions, particularly in major residential developments. 
Specifically: 
1. What is the council's approach to implementing policy 5.9, and has the council 
developed additional local policies in this area? 
2. At the pre-application stage, what advice is provided to developers to help them 
address policy 5.9? For example, are developers made aware of GLA guidance on 
energy assessments and the 'Early Stage Overheating Risk Tool' in Appendix I? 
3. Are developers expected to carry out dynamic overheating modelling as 
recommended in the GLA guidance? 
4. How does the council monitor the success of these policies in reducing 
overheating issues in new build properties? 
If any of these information requests are unclear, I am happy to revise my request 
with your advice as required under the regulations. I would like all information to be 
provided in an electronic format where possible. .
 
This request is being handled under the Environmental Information Regulations 
2004.
 
I can confirm that the information requested is held by the London Borough of 
Bexley. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. 
1. What is the council's approach to implementing policy 5.9, and has the council 
developed additional local policies in this area? 
The Bexley Core Strategy 2012 requires that all development should contribute to 
the delivery of sustainable development by planning for, adapting to, and mitigating 
the impacts of climate change. The Council expects major development proposals to 
address the requirements of London Plan Policy 5.9. 
2. At the pre-application stage, what advice is provided to developers to help them 
address policy 5.9? For example, are developers made aware of GLA guidance on 
energy assessments and the 'Early Stage Overheating Risk Tool' in Appendix I?


At pre-application stage, developers are directed to follow the GLA guidance on 
preparing energy assessments.
3. Are developers expected to carry out dynamic overheating modelling as 
recommended in the GLA guidance? 
Developers are expected to follow the GLA guidance on preparing energy 
assessments, including guidance on dynamic overheating modelling
4. How does the council monitor the success of these policies in reducing 
overheating issues in new build properties?
Reporting requirements can be secured by condition or legal agreement as part of 
planning approval.
 
If you have any questions, please contact me 
on 02030455779 or xxx.xxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx.
 
 
If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been handled, you 
can request a review by writing to: 
Complaint and Freedom of Information Officer 
London Borough of Bexley 
Civic Offices 
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath 
Kent 
DA6 7AT
 
Or by email to xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
 
 
 
Yours sincerely
 
 
Lorraine King 
Complaints and Freedom of Information Officer 
Complaints and Freedom of Information Team