Planning in Hackney

Play Space

A. The Council will protect existing play and recreation facilities and support the development of new facilities. New major residential developments and mixed-use schemes that are likely to generate a child yield of 10 or more are required to provide 10sqm of dedicated play space per child on-site. i. If it is not feasible to provide play space in addition to the communal open space requirements set out in Policy 42 then it is permissible to incorporate play space within on-site communal open space. B. New play spaces should: i. Be well located and easily accessible by pedestrian, cycling or bus routes; and ii. Be inclusive to all; and iii. Provide a range of different types of play facilities and experiences for children of different abilities; and iv. Be sustainable and easy to maintain.

Social and Community Infrastructure

A. All proposals for social and community infrastructure will be supported where they meet all of the following criteria: i. meet an identified need; and ii. are of a high quality and inclusive design providing access for all; and iii. provide flexible, affordable and adaptable buildings and where possible provide mixed used development, co-locate with other social infrastructure uses and maximise use of buildings in evenings and at weekends. B. Large trip generating facilities should be located in town or local centres unless it can be demonstrated that the facility is needed outside of these centres and that the location is accessible by walking, cycling or public transport by those who will use the facility. C. Proposals involving the loss of existing social and community infrastructure will not be permitted unless one of the following criteria is met: i. a replacement facility that meets the needs currently met by the existing facility is provided; or ii. adequate alternative facilities are already within walking distance, which are capable of meeting the needs currently being met by the existing facility without leading to a shortfall in provision for the specific social infrastructure; or iii. It has been demonstrated that the facility is no longer required in its current use and it has been demonstrated that it is not suitable and viable for any other forms of social infrastructure for which there is a defined need in the locality, or for which there is a current or future need identified in the Infrastructure Assessment and Delivery Plan. D. The incorporation of community facilities into mixed use residential schemes where it meets an identified need will be encouraged.

Health and Wellbeing

A. New development that contributes to a high quality environment that enables all Hackney residents to lead a health and active lifestyle will be supported. B. New development will only be permitted where all of the following criteria are met. The development must: i. Be designed to promote physical activity and wellbeing, through appropriate arrangement of buildings and uses, access, open space and landscaping, the provision of facilities to support walking and cycling, and schemes meet 'Secured by Design' principles; and ii. Integrate the public realm and public transport, and in particular ensure that local facilities and services are easily accessible by foot or bicycle;

Arts, culture and entertainment facilities

A. New major development of arts, culture and entertainment facilities must be located within the Central Activities Zone, Strategic Cultural Areas, and town centre locations. B. Smaller scale proposals will be permitted in areas that are accessible by public transport, walking and cycling routes by those that are likely to use the facility, including in other designated Cultural Quarters. C. The dual use of sites for a mix of arts and culture related uses and use of vacant units in highly accessible areas and town centre locations for temporary arts related activities will be supported. D. Development involving the loss of arts, culture and entertainment facilities will be resisted, unless re-provided in accordance with other policy requirements. Where loss of the facility is necessary to secure a development which will deliver wider planning benefits for the community, and this can be demonstrated to the Council's satisfaction, a contribution towards public art or creative projects is provided in accordance with the Council's Planning Contributions SPD.

Design Quality and Local Character

A. All new development must be of the highest architectural and urban design quality. Innovative contemporary design will be supported where it respects historic character. Development will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met. Development must be: i. respond to its local character having regard to the Borough wide Characterisation Study; and ii. compatible with the existing context including townscape, local views, local grain and frontages; and iii. respect the local context and character to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the historic environment and the setting of heritage assets; and iv. sustainable in design and construction; and v. carefully designed with regard to architectural detailing; and vi. use attractive, durable and high quality materials; and vii. contribute positively to the street frontage; and viii. inclusive and accessible for all; and ix. promote good health, including through the use of active design principles and the Healthy Streets approach, ensuring inclusive and attractive streets that people want to spend time in; and x. improve the public realm, frontage to the street and facilitate movement through areas with direct, safe, accessible, and easily recognisable routes (legibility); and xi. secure and designed to minimise crime and antisocial behaviour; xii. robust and flexible in use; and xiii. respond positively to natural features and other open space; and xiv. incorporate well designed integrated landscape design; and xv. preserve significant and protected views; and xvi. thoughtfully and efficiently integrate building services equipment. B. All new buildings must respect the setting of the borough's historic townscapes and landscapes. Tall buildings will only be permitted where they meet all of the following criteria. The development must: i. relate and respond to its immediate and wider surrounding context: the base of the building must enhance the existing streetscape, and the top of a tall building must enhance the skyline; and ii. preserve and enhance the borough's heritage assets, their significance, and their setting; and iii. not lead to overshadowing of public spaces, especially public open spaces and watercourses/canals; and iv. makes a positive contribution to the public realm.

Development and Amenity

A. All new development must be appropriate to its location and should be designed to ensure there are no significant adverse impacts on the amenity of occupiers and neighbours. The individual and cumulative impacts of development proposals on amenity will be considered in assessing their acceptability. Consideration of the merits of development proposals will be balanced against the impact on amenity. B. Amenity considerations include the impact of development on: i. Visual privacy and overlooking; ii. Overshadowing and outlook; iii. Sunlight and daylight, and artificial light, levels; iv. Vibration, noise, fumes and odour, and other forms of pollution; v. Microclimate conditions; vi. Safety of highway users

Advertisements

A. New advertisements must be of the highest possible standard and contribute to a safe and attractive environment. B. Applications for advertisement consent will only be permitted where they meet all of the following criteria. The advertisement must not: i. adversely affect the historic significance of buildings, and be sensitive to the character of an area through size and siting, especially those areas of historic significance; and ii. contribute to an unsightly proliferation or clutter of signage in the vicinity and detract from the amenity of the street scene; and cause visual intrusion by virtue of light pollution into adjoining residential properties, and avoid flashing internal or external illumination.

New Employment Floorspace

A. New employment floorspace (B class) in the Borough will be supported in Locally Significant Industrial Areas, Priority Office Areas, Priority Industrial Areas and designated town centres. New employment space outside of these locations will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: i. it can be demonstrated that there is a reasonable prospect of being occupied; ii. the employment use is small-scale and would contribute towards place making; iii. or the employment space is being provided as part of a temporary use; iv. and does not have an unacceptable impact on residential amenity. B. Within Priority Office Areas, office-led (B1a Use Class) development will be permitted. These areas comprise of: Dalston Mare Street Kingsland Shoreditch Wenlock C. Within Priority Industrial Areas, industrial mixed use development will be supported. These are comprise of: Anton Street Belfast Road De Beauvoir Hackney Downs Homerton Red Square Shacklewell Theydon Road D. Within the following Locally Significant Industrial Sites, industrial development will be permitted and other uses, other than ancillary development will be resisted. Millfields (existing) Helmsley Place (existing) Frederick Terrace(existing) Prout Street (proposed) Tilia Street (proposed)

Protecting and Promoting Office floorspace in the Borough

A. New development involving the provision of new office (B1a) floorspace must comprise of well designed, high quality buildings and floorspace incorporating a range of unit sizes and types that are flexible, with good natural light, suitable for sub-division and configuration for new uses and activities, including for occupation by small or independent commercial enterprises. B. All applications incorporating new office floorspace should include a marketing strategy which demonstrates the design and layout of the proposed floorspace is of a high quality, is flexible and meets the needs of likely end users. C. New development within designated POAs will only be permitted if it is employment-led where B1a use class is the primary use in line with the below thresholds, subject to viability. i. In Dalston, Shoreditch and Wenlock POAs – at least 60% of the overall new floorspace is B1a use class. ii. In remaining POAs – more than 50% of the overall floorspace is B1 use class with the majority of this floorspace comprising of B1a floorspace. D. Retail, hotel, community, leisure, residential development in POAs will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: i. The development forms part of an employment-led mixed-use schemes including conversion schemes meeting the thresholds identified in i. and ii. above. ii. Proposals must be appropriate to the characteristics and functioning of the site and will not compromise the on-going operations of businesses in the POA. iii. Proposals must satisfy the requirements of Policies including; other employment policies, Policy 20 (Visitor Accommodation) Policy 27 (Town Centres) and Policy 33 (Evening and Night Time Economy). iv. Residential uses are not provided at ground floor level. D The change of use of ground floor commercial uses to residential use will not be permitted. E. Development involving the net loss of B1a office floorspace in the Priority Office Areas will not be permitted. F. Development involving the net loss of B1 office floorspace outside of Priority Office Areas will only be permitted where all of the following criteria are met: i. Robust marketing evidence is submitted which demonstrates that there has been no demand for the existing or vacant land and floorspace for its current or former use, and the possibility of retaining, reusing or redeveloping it for similar or alternative smaller or more flexible units for employment generating use, or other alternative employment generating use has been fully explored; ii. Any new employment use provides a range of higher quality, more flexible floorspace and preferably a higher density employment than the previous; and iii. It is demonstrated that the new commercial floorspace being provided has a strong likelihood of being occupied through the submission of a detailed marketing strategy.

Affordable and Low Cost Workspace

A. New major employment or mixed used development in the borough's designated employment areas and town centres should provide affordable or low cost workspace. i. Development in the Shoreditch POA: at least 10% of the new floorspace (gross) should be affordable at no more than 40% of the locality's market rent in perpetuity, subject to viability. ii. In remaining POAs: at least 10% of the new floorspace (gross) should be affordable at no more than 60% of the locality's market rent in perpetuity, subject to viability. B. In PIAs and POAs: Proposals involving the redevelopment of existing low cost employment floorspace should re-provide such floorspace in perpetuity, in terms of rents and service charges, for these existing uses, subject to scheme viability, current lease arrangements, and the desire of existing businesses to remain on-site. C. Affordable Workspace should normally be provided on-site. Only in exceptional circumstances where it can be demonstrated robustly that this is not appropriate in terms of the policies in this Plan, it may be provided off-site. A cash in lieu contribution should only be accepted where this would have demonstrable benefits in furthering affordable workspace in the Borough and other policies in this Plan. D. Where additional floorspace is proposed through amended planning applications (i.e. through re-submissions or variations of existing planning applications or submission of a new planning application for an extension resulting in an increase in existing employment floorspace) within four years of the commencement of the original planning permission and the total amount of new employment floorspace exceeds 1000sqm, affordable workspace will be sought in line with A and B above.

Railway Arches

A. Proposals for the use of railway arches for industrial and office development and ancillary uses will be supported if all of the following criteria are met. The proposal: i. Incorporates active frontage uses where arches are located within town centres, and results in the upgrade and appearance of the premises; and ii. Does not obstruct the public highway; and iii. Ensures that the primary use is for employment (B use class) purposes. B. Proposals involving the redevelopment of existing low cost employment floorspace should re-provide such floorspace in perpetuity, in terms of rents and service charges, for these existing uses, subject to scheme viability, current lease arrangements, and the desire of existing businesses to remain on-site.

Building Resilience to Climate Change – Overheating

All new development must regulate internal and external temperatures through orientation, design, materials and technologies which mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and regard to maximising the use of the cooling hierarchy. Measures which deliver biodiversity benefits will be strongly supported.

Mitigating Climate Change – Proposed Developments

A. All new developments in Hackney should actively seek to mitigate the impact of climate change through design which minimises exposure to the effects, and technologies which maximise sustainability. B. All new residential development should meet a zero carbon emissions target emission rate in line with the energy hierarchy and Sustainable Design and Construction SPD. C. Major non-residential developments must achieve the BREEM 'Excellent' rating (or an equivalent rating under any other system which may replace it) and where possible achieve the maximum number of water credits, and must be built to the following standards: i. 2013 – 2016: minimum of 40% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions ii. 2016 – 2019: Building Regulations standards iii. 2019 – 2031: zero carbon D. Where it is demonstrated that it is not possible to reduce CO2 emissions on-site by the specified levels, carbon off-setting payments will be required and secured via legal agreement.

Mitigating Climate Change – Existing Developments

Development including the re-use or extension of existing buildings should achieve the maximum feasible reductions in carbon emissions and support in achieving the strategic carbon reductions target in the London Plan, while protecting, heritage and character of the buildings. Development should consider synergies with new build elements on sites and developments should seek to achieve the zero-carbon target across the site.

Mitigating Climate Change - Decentralised Energy Networks (DEN)

All developments should maximise opportunities to incorporate decentralised energy to support reductions in energy use and emissions. New major development should connect to an existing network; unless this is clearly demonstrated that it is not technically feasible or economically viable. Only when it can be clearly demonstrated that all options to link into existing schemes have been explored should development provide on-site DEN. Developments should be designed to connect to other developments at a later date.

Protection and Enhancement of Green Infrastructure

A. All new development should enhance the network of green infrastructure and green chains across the borough and seek to improve access to open space, particularly in areas of deficiency. B. Development involving the loss of designated open space will not be permitted unless: i. There is compensatory contiguous replacement of better or equivalent quantity and quality of public open space and setting including facilities to enhance or diversify people's experience of the open space; and ii. Replacement is in a location with better or equivalent access by walking, cycling or public transport; and iii. The quality of the remaining and replacement open space is not eroded by the proposed development; and iv. The community benefit of the proposed development significantly and demonstrably outweighs the harm caused by the loss of the open space. C. Development on non-designated open space will only be permitted where: i. Replacement and/or enhancement of open space of better or equivalent quality is provided either on site or a location within the vicinity of the site, especially in the identified areas of deficiency; and ii. Wherever possible any replacement connects to the network green infrastructure including the Green Chains or green corridors; or iii. It can be shown that the relationship between buildings and associated open space(s) can be improved in terms of use, security, setting and landscape quality. D. Small scale ancillary developments which enhance the park and open space offer, such as refreshment facilities, public conveniences, public art installations or outdoor play and fitness equipment, will be permitted, provided that they would: i. Be of a high standard of design and quality, safe and accessible to all; and ii. Not have a detrimental impact on nature conservation and biodiversity, and should seek to improve such; and iii. Not adversely detract from the overall function, character and appearance of the park or open space. E. Living Roofs and Vertical Greening i. New development should maximise opportunities to increase urban greening, amenity space provision and biodiversity gain through innovative approaches to the use of walls and roofs. ii. Living roofs are required on major development schemes that include roof plates of over 100sqm not suitable for amenity space provision. iii. Living roofs and vertical greening is encouraged on all development proposals, including minor schemes, renovations, extensions and conversions. Vertical greening of developments adjacent to open spaces and Green Chains should be maximised. F. Lee Valley Regional Park i. Development proposals in proximity to the Lee Valley Regional Park should improve access and links to the Park and waterways. ii. The Council will work cooperatively with the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to deliver the Lee Valley Park Development Framework Area Proposals.

Biodiversity and Sites of Importance of Nature Conservation

A. Biodiversity across the borough will be protected and enhanced. i. All development should maximise opportunities to create new or make improvements to existing natural environments, nature conservation areas, habitats or biodiversity features and link into the wider green infrastructure network. ii. New development on or adjacent to Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) and Walthamstow Reservoirs Special Protection Area or Walthamstow Marshes Sites of Special Scientific Interest (in neighbouring Waltham Forest) must not have a detrimental impact on the biodiversity or nature conservation value of the site. Development will only be permitted where appropriate mitigation or compensatory measures are put in place.

New Open Space

A. All development proposals for 10 or more residential units and / or more than 1000sqm of commercial floorspace must provide the following levels of communal amenity open space: i. 14 sqm per person for residential development schemes; ii. 4 sqm per employee from commercial development schemes. B. In the identified areas of deficiency, shown on Map 1, the emphasis is on on-site provision of open space. Planning permission for major developments will only be approved if the applicant can clearly demonstrate that they will: i. Provide on-site the quantity of communal amenity open space set out above, or where this is not practicable ii. Make physical improvements to the public realm to improve access to existing public open spaces; or iii. Where it is not possible to provide new open space, green roofs and / or walls and other green infrastructure measures may contribute towards meeting the requirement. C. Outside of the areas of deficiency, where it is demonstrated that it is not possible to provide the levels of communal open space on site, financial and / or physical contributions may be acceptable for the enhancement of existing public open space in the locality. D. All new open space should meet all of the following criteria: i. Be provided on site, and ii. Be of high quality, and iii. Be incorporated into the design of the scheme from the outset, and iv. Maximise biodiversity benefits, and v. Be publicly accessible and useable where possible.

Green Chains and Green Corridors

All new development adjacent to existing Green Chains and Green Corridors must be developed in a way that contributes towards the green infrastructure network. In the areas of potential new Green Chains identified on Map 2, financial contributions may be sought to develop new Green Chains in the future.

Allotments and food growing

The Council will protect existing allotments and support the provision of new food growing spaces.

Tree Management and Landscaping

A. All development proposals must retain existing landscape features and trees of amenity value, especially veteran trees, hedgerows and natural features, and must incorporate high quality landscaping. B. Proposals resulting in the removal of protected trees (trees under a TPO and those within conservation areas) or a detrimental impact on the health and amenity of such trees will be refused except in exceptional circumstances and / or where over-riding planning benefits are demonstrated. In such cases, compensatory measures will be required for suitable replacements and/or additional planting, or contributions to planting offsite. The removal of non-protected trees as part of development schemes will not be supported unless adequate replacement planting is proposed, or the removal is in the interests of good arboricultural practice.

Waterways, Canals and Residential Moorings

A. The natural habitat and setting of the waterways and their riparian areas must be protected and enhanced. Development alongside waterways and canals B. Development alongside the waterways and their riparian areas will only be permitted where all of the following criteria are met: i. Public access in the form of a continuous green chain along the waterfront or towpath is maintained, created or enhanced. This may include, where appropriate, the incorporation of an undeveloped buffer strip alongside the watercourse. ii. There is no conflict with nature conservation, biodiversity interest or heritage value. Mitigation or compensatory measures may be necessary. iii. The development enhances the leisure, recreation and educational value of the waterway. iv. The design makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the waterfront area and setting. Residential moorings C. Proposals for residential moorings will be supported provided supporting uses and facilities are or will be in place, and, where appropriate they have regard to the Park Plan and Area Proposals of the Lee Valley Park Authority. Proposals for residential moorings and associated facilities must not: i. Hinder navigation along the waterway; or ii. Have a detrimental impact on nature conservation and biodiversity; or iii. Impede public access; or iv. Detrimentally affect leisure provision, amenity and the character and appearance of the waterway and surrounding area.

Building Resilience to Climate Change – Flooding

A. All development must have regard to reducing flood risk, both to, and from the site, over its expected lifetime, and should decrease vulnerability to flooding through appropriate siting, design, and on-, and off-site mitigation which reduces water consumption, and achieves Greenfield runoff rates. B. All major development will be expected to submit the appropriate flood risk assessment and a sustainable drainage strategy C. All developments occurring within critical drainage areas must submit a flood risk assessment and sustainable drainage strategy. D. Development which includes the creation or extension of basements must not increase the potential for groundwater flooding. E. All developments should achieve greenfield runoff rates by attenuating rainwater on site, utilising SuDs and in accordance to the drainage hierarchy. Where this is shown, through appropriate evidence, to be unfeasible, planning obligations will be expected to reduce the overall flood risk within the site and in the vicinity. F. All development should, in liaison with Thames Water, take account of the capacity of existing on and off-site water and sewerage infrastructure and the impact of development proposals on this infrastructure. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that capacity exists on and off-site in the sewerage network to serve the development or that it can be provided ahead of occupation to avoid sewer flooding. G. Where necessary, and as advised by Thames Water, the Council will seek improvements to water and/or sewerage infrastructure related and appropriate to the development so that improvements are completed prior to occupation of development. H. All developments should take account of the location, capacity and requirements of, and access to, existing, and need for improved, flood defences, and where needed supporting improvements.

Waste

A. Developments should seek to minimise waste during both construction and operation of the development, and should provide clear consideration in plans for the facilities needed for the storage and collection of waste and recycling. B. The council will support the objectives of the North London Waste Plan in assessing the need for and provision of new waste sites if needed. C. Existing waste sites will be safeguarded unless compensatory provision is made which maximises waste capacity.

Improving the Environment - Pollution

A. All new development must not exceed air quality neutral standards or contribute to a worsening of air quality at the construction or operation stage, over the lifetime of the development. They should consider the existing air quality and not locate sensitive uses in areas that are exposed. New development, especially those catering for vulnerable people and uses such as elderly and children should be sited and designed to minimise exposure to air pollution. B. New developments should not pose an unacceptable risk to water quality and developments which, in the opinion of Hackney and the Environment Agency will be required to provide appropriate mitigation to alleviate the risk. C. New development should address risks to sensitive receptors (both on and off site) from land contamination through proportionate action(s) before and during construction and during operation where appropriate, planning conditions, over the lifetime of the development. D. Development which proposes potentially contaminating or polluting activities must incorporate mitigation for harmful effects and where necessary provide monitoring of any impact. E. Development will only be permitted where noise created as part of the development is mitigated to prevent adverse impacts on health and quality of life. Development should be located in areas where occupiers will not be exposed significant adverse noise levels which cannot be effectively mitigated. F. All residential development proposals shall minimise the potential adverse noise impact on and between dwellings through housing layout, design and materials. New development will only be permitted where the locations of lift and circulation spaces is designed to limited the transmission of sound to noise sensitive areas. They should be adequately separated from major noise sources or designed to mitigate the impact.

Designated Heritage Assets

A. Conservation Areas Development in or adjacent to the Borough's Conservation Areas shall preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the respective Area. The Council will only grant planning permission to demolish or substantially demolish non-listed buildings in conservation areas where: i. the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area; ii. there are satisfactory proposals for redevelopment or treatment of the site which must proceed after demolition. Alterations and extensions in conservation areas should: iii. Not upset the scale or proportions of buildings or adversely affect the character, appearance or setting of neighbouring buildings; iv. Preserve (or, where missing, reinstate) characteristic features such as doors, windows, roof details (e.g. chimneys, chimney pots, roof line and pitch) and party wall upstands even where these elements may be redundant; v. Not harm the architectural integrity of a building or the unity and significance of a group of buildings or terrace. Proposals for alterations and extensions that would be highly visible must comply with the remainder of (iii), (iv) and (v) above. B. Listed Buildings i. The total or substantial demolition of a listed building will not be permitted unless exceptional circumstances are shown that outweigh the case for retention. ii. Proposals for a change of use or alterations and extensions to a listed building will only be permitted where there is no harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the building; and development that would cause substantial harm to the setting of a listed building will not be permitted. C. Harm To or Total Loss of a Designated Heritage Asset Where a proposal will lead to substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a designated heritage asset, it must be demonstrated that efforts to retain or restore the significance of the heritage asset have been explored and that the public benefits of redevelopment, including securing its optimum viable use, outweighs the adverse impact on the significance of the designated heritage asset

Non Designated Heritage Assets

A. New development must enhance or preserve the significance, character appearance, and setting of non-designated heritage assets including those on the Local List and Buildings of Townscape Merit B. There will be a presumption against the demolition of locally listed buildings. C. Developments proposals which involve the loss of a non-designated historic asset will be required to: i. submit a Heritage Statement to assess the significance and assess the potential harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset; and ii. retain or restore the structures, features and materials of the asset which contribute to its architectural integrity and historic interest.

Archaeology

A. All new development must protect, enhance and promote archaeological heritage (both above and below ground). The interpretation and presentation of archaeological heritage to the public will be encouraged. Proposals would adversely affect archaeological remains or their setting will be refused. B. Desk based assessments and, where necessary, archaeological field evaluation will be required before development proposals are determined, where development is proposed on sites of archaeological significance or potential significance.

Housing Supply

A. The Council will create the conditions for growth to deliver up to 30,000 new homes between 2018 and 2033, increasing the supply of genuinely affordable homes, alongside community facilities through high quality urban neighbourhoods, to meet Hackney's needs. B. The majority of this housing growth will be planned to take place in and around Shoreditch (up to 12,000 homes), in the north of the Borough at Woodberry Down (up to 7,000 homes), around Dalston (up to 5,000 homes) and Hackney Central (up to 4,000 homes), and along the Borough's 'Enhance Corridors' identified in Key Diagram 1.

Affordable Housing

A. New development must maximise opportunities to supply genuinely affordable housing. The Council will seek the maximum reasonable amount of affordable housing and will have regard to economic viability and the distinct economics of build-to-rent schemes; public funding available; site context and surroundings; the character of the development; and design constraints. B. Schemes of 10 units or more i. At least 50% of all residential units on schemes of 10 residential units net or more must be affordable housing, subject to financial viability. The Council will expect affordable housing to be provided on site. Within these schemes the following types of affordable housing should be provided: Affordable Housing Product / Type of affordable housing based on Government definition / Proportion required Social Rent/London Affordable Rent / Social / 60% Living Rent or London Shared Ownership or other genuinely affordable products that the Council considers appropriate / Intermediate / 40% ii. It must be suitably demonstrated to the Council's satisfaction that the affordable housing proposed is genuinely affordable relative to local ward level incomes. There is scope for other types of affordable housing products to form part of on-site affordable provision alongside or in-place of the listed products if its affordability relative to local ward level incomes can be demonstrated. C. Schemes of 1-9 units (i) For schemes which fall below the 10 unit threshold, a financial contribution will be required, the scale of which will be determined by economic viability, the number, location and size of the units proposed. Further guidance will be set out in the Housing SPD. D. Affordable housing requirements are not limited to Class C3 in the Use Classes Order and will be sought from alternative housing products and developments such as shared housing, supported and specialist housing and student housing. E. Schemes which do not meet or exceed the requirements of B and C above will be required to submit detailed viability information. and will be subject to an early review mechanism. F. For developments which are demonstrated through a viability assessment to have an affordable housing contribution below the Council's requirements and there is a chance that viability will improve prior to completion of the development, the Council will require an updated viability assessment, and if the development is capable of delivering more affordable housing than originally stated, payment in-lieu contributions of equal value will be required. G. Where additional homes are proposed through amended planning applications (i.e. through re-submissions or variations of existing planning applications or submission of a new planning application for an extension resulting in an increase in existing homes) within four years of the commencement of the original planning permission and the total number of homes proposed increases to 10 or more, affordable housing for 50% of all residential units will be sought preferably on-site, or if this is not possible by way of in-lieu contributions. Similarly, where development sites are split, or separate proposals are brought forward on neighbouring or nearby sites by the same owner, affordable housing requirements will be assessed on the total number of net residential units proposed across all related sites.

Dwelling Size Mix

A. Developments should provide the following mix of dwelling sizes Bedrooms / Dwelling size / 1 Bed / 2 Beds / 3+ Beds Preferred dwelling mix – social / 30-34% / 30-34% / 33-36% Preferred dwelling mix – intermediate / Lower % than 2 bed / Higher % than 1 bed / 15-25%* Preferred dwelling mix – market / Lower % than 2 bed / Higher % than 1 bed / 33% *in parts of the Borough where house prices are considered higher relative to other parts, based on the most up-to-date data, shared ownership units 3 beds and above proposed should be in the lower end of this range. B. The Council will seek a higher proportion of 4+ bed dwellings in the Stamford Hill AAP area. The Stamford Hill AAP will provide further guidance on this. C. The Council will consider variations to the dwelling size mix sought if this can be justified based on the tenures and type of housing proposed, site location, area's characteristics, design constraints, economic scheme viability, and, where shared ownership is proposed, the ability of potential occupiers to afford the homes proposed.

Build to Rent

A. Standalone Build to Rent developments or Build to Rent blocks on a larger mixed tenure development will be supported provided they comply with all other plan policies and they meet all of the following criteria: i. The homes are held as Build to Rent under a covenant for at least 15 years; and ii. All units are self-contained and let separately; and iii. The development is in unified ownership and unified management; and iv. The development has professional and on-site management; and v. Longer tenancies of three years or more are offered with defined in-tenancy rent reviews. B. Affordable housing delivered as part of the development will be required to be either Living Rent or London Affordable Rent. C. Schemes will be required to comply with Policy 1 (Design quality and Local Character) and standards identified in the Mayor of London's Housing SPG however there may be flexibility in applying these standards given the uniqueness of Build to Rent developments, provided that designs meet an identified need and are of an exceptional design and standard. D. S106 agreements on Build to Rent schemes will include a 'clawback' mechanism in the event of units being sold out of the Build to Rent sector. Further guidance will be provided in the Councils Housing SPD (emerging).

Self/Custom-Build Housing

A. Proposals for self/custom build housing projects to meet demand will be supported provided they are compliant with all other plan policies. B. Large developments of 0.25ha or more should explore options to make provision for serviced plots of land for self/custom build housing.

Housing Design

A. The Council will expect all homes and extensions to existing properties to be of high quality design and meet the internal and external space and accessibility standards set out in the London Plan and GLA Housing SPG and sustainable design and construction standards set out in the Council's Sustainable Design and Construction SPD, as a minimum. B. Higher levels of private open space in new housing developments above the minimum standards identified in the Mayor of London's Housing SPG will be required in areas of the Borough deficient in publicly accessible open space (as identified in Map 12 (Green and Public Spaces chapter).

Housing Older and Vulnerable People

A. Proposals for the development of a housing aimed at meeting the specific needs of older people and vulnerable people will be supported provided all of the following criteria are met: i. There is a demonstrable need for the type of accommodation proposed within the Borough; and ii. Schemes are located in accessible areas where the daily needs of older people in terms of convenience shopping, community facilities and public transport can be met; and iii. Schemes are designed to a high standard, meeting any relevant guidance for the form of accommodation proposed; and iv. Schemes will be required to demonstrate that the proposed accommodation has considered the needs of the intended occupiers and that the type of facilities proposed, the level of independence promoted and the amount of provision of support and/or care proposed is appropriate for the intended occupiers. B. All new general-purpose homes must be designed to be adaptable to meet the needs of those with disabilities and the elderly as well as assisting independent living at home. C. Proposals for specialist housing for older people will be required to provide 50% affordable housing with the tenure split outlined in the table below. Alternative affordable housing products will be considered where it is demonstrated that the accommodation proposed is affordable to older people in the Borough and suitable to their needs. D. The Council will have regard to economic viability, site context and surroundings; the character of the development; and design constraints where the affordable housing requirements are not met. E. Proposals for the loss of existing accommodation for older and vulnerable people will be resisted unless one of the following criteria apply: i. It can be suitably demonstrated that the existing accommodation is of a low standard and unable to meet the needs of the intended occupiers; or ii. It can be suitably demonstrated that the needs met by this form of accommodation can be met or re-provided elsewhere in the Borough; or iii. Adequate replacement accommodation to meet the needs of older and vulnerable people is provided, subject to satisfying other plan policies; or iv. It can be demonstrated that there is no longer an identified need for the existing accommodation due to there being a surplus of this type of accommodation in the Borough.

Residential Conversions

A. The conversion of houses to flats will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: i. the existing house consists of no less than 120 sq.m of original floorspace, including internal circulation; and ii. adequate access would be provided to each dwelling; and iii. each dwelling would be self-contained; and iv. the distinctive character of the building/area would not be adversely affected by development with particular regard to heritage assets. B. Conversion schemes must provide a minimum of one family unit of 3 or more bedrooms at ground floor. Family dwellings must be suitable for a minimum of 4 people.

Student Housing

A. Proposals for new student accommodation will only be permitted if all of the of the following criteria are met: i. The accommodation is needed to house students from academic institutions based in Hackney, or within London; ii. there is no harm to the provision of general needs housing and not result in the loss of self-contained dwellings; iii. the site is highly accessible by public transport and provide good access to local shops, services and facilities; iv. the development does not lead to an over-concentration of such uses which may be detrimental to local amenity, or the balance of uses within the area affecting the character and function of an area; v. 10% of rooms provided are wheelchair accessible or easily adaptable for occupation by wheelchair users; vi. A minimum of 50% of student rooms will be required to be affordable for students in the context of student maintenance loans and rents. vii. The rent for affordable student rooms should be set at a maximum of 55% of the maximum income that a new full-time student studying in London and living away from home could receive from the Government's maintenance loan for living costs for that academic year. B. Details of the management of such developments must be submitted with an application, setting out how the impact of development on local amenity will be minimised.

Shared Housing

A. Development involving the provision of new shared housing will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: i. Rents must be affordable relative to ward-level incomes, or contributions towards affordable housing must be made in accordance with Policy 11 (Affordable Housing); and ii. Rooms and communal spaces are of a high quality and of adequate size and the development provides a good standard of accommodation in accordance with Council requirements in terms of space standards, management requirements, facilities, daylight and sunlight, aspect and amenity space (the Council's "Guidance for Houses and Flats in Multiple Occupation" should be used as a benchmark); and iii. Suitable communal amenity space is provided to meet the needs of occupiers; and iv. The development must not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers; and v. The development must not lead to an over-concentration of these types of uses in the area; and vi. 10% of the units provided are easily adaptable for occupation by wheelchair users. B. Loss of any good quality shared accommodation properties which meet the Council's standards in the guidance for HMOs mentioned in A(ii) will be resisted unless adequate replacement facilities are provided or it can be demonstrated that the existing facility is no longer required. C. Proposals for HMOs will only be permitted if in addition to meeting the above criteria, the following criterion is met: i. In the case of conversions the existing floorspace area of the original building is more than 120 sq.m including internal circulation.

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation

A. Proposals for new sites and pitches to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpersons as defined by national planning policy will be supported provided that all of the following criteria are met: i. there is a demonstrable need supported by the Council's needs assessment; and ii. The site is suitable for residential development and has good access to services and facilities to meet the needs of residents; and iii. development on the site does not have a detrimental impact on the natural environment; and iv. development on the site does not have not a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring and nearby residents and businesses; and v. development is respectful of and sensitive to the local character; and vi. the site is easily accessible from the public highway; and vii. the site is not vulnerable to flood risk. B. Proposals for the loss of existing travellers sites and pitches will be resisted unless an equivalent number of replacement pitches are provided.

Preventing the Loss of Housing

The redevelopment, conversion or change of use of land or buildings involving loss of residential floorspace will be resisted and will only be permitted where at least one of the following conditions are met: i. The land or buildings are no longer suitable for residential use and it is considered inappropriate to re-provide residential accommodation; or ii. Replacement housing of an appropriate type is being provided at either an equivalent or higher density, or to address a specialist housing need for which there is a particular shortage in the Borough; or iii. Redevelopment is necessary to create better quality homes and dwelling mix, and improve the living environment, as part of major regeneration schemes; or iv. A proposal seeks to combine small dwellings to create larger dwellings in the Stamford Hill Area Action Plan area; or v. The proposal will enable sub-standard units to be enlarged to meet residential space standards; or vi. The proposal is for an essential community use or infrastructure for which there is demonstrable need, and it can only be provided by the loss of existing residential floorspace; or vii. The site or building is in an Employment Land Designation (PIA, POA, LSIS) and the change of use is to a B Class employment use. Where a loss of affordable housing is proposed, a like-for-like replacement in terms of tenure and number of units will be required.

Waste and Recycling

A. Hackney will ensure the sustainable management of waste and recycling. B. The council will support the objectives of the North London Waste Plan in assessing the need for and provision of new waste sites if needed. C. Existing waste sites will be safeguarded unless compensatory provision is made which maximises waste capacity.

Visitor Accommodation

A. The amount of new visitor accommodation including short term lettings will be managed having regard to up to date assessments of current and future room demand and supply. B. Large scale hotels (50+ rooms) will only be permitted in the Central Activities Zone and district and major town centres. Small scale hotels in other areas may be permitted if they meet specific needs. C. Proposals for any new visitor accommodation including short term lettings will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met. The development must: i. not result in a total supply (which includes approved schemes not yet built) of visitor accommodation rooms greater than the projected need for rooms; and ii. not harm the balance and mix of uses in the area, and the character and function of the area, and would not result in the loss of general purpose housing, and is fully compatible with surrounding land uses; and iii. not cause an unacceptable level of disturbance to, or loss of amenity to, occupiers of surrounding premises; and iv. not lead to an over-concentration of similar uses within the locality; and v. make adequate provision for servicing, and pick up and set down points for taxis and coaches; and vi. includes at least 10% wheelchair accessible bedrooms. D. Ancillary facilities such as conference rooms, restaurants or gymnasiums should be accessible to the public, unless there are valid and appropriate reasons why such facilities should not be accessible to the public.

Town Centres

A. New retail and leisure development should be located within the following designated centres and retail frontages, with the most significant growth being focused in Dalston and Hackney Central: Major centres Dalston Hackney Central District centres Stoke Newington Stamford Hill Finsbury Park Local centres Broadway Market Chatsworth Road Dunsmure Road Green Lanes Hackney Downs Hoxton Street Kingsland Waste Lauriston Road Lower Clapton Road Manor House Oldhill Street Stoke Newington Church Street Stoke Newington Road Upper Clapton Road Well Street Wick Road CAZ (Central Activities Zone) Frontage Shoreditch B. Development of retail and / or leisure uses over 200sqm outside of the town centres and retail frontages listed in part (A) of this policy will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that there is no suitable premises available in the designated centres and that there would be no harm to the vitality and viability of these centres.

Hackney Central and Dalston

A. New retail and commercial development will be permitted within the major town centres of Hackney Central and Dalston. Primary Shopping Areas B. Comprehensive redevelopment of the Kingsland Shopping Centre Primary Shopping Area in Dalston must re-provide the equivalent or greater quantum of A1 retail floorspace. C. Change of use away from A1 retail will be resisted in the Primary Shopping Areas of Kingsland Shopping Centre and Ridley Road Market within Dalston. Any change of use must meet the following criteria: i. At least 85% of the units within each Primary Shopping Area must remain in A1 retail use; and ii. will not result in the equivalent of a group of two or more adjoining standard size shop units being in non-retail (A1) uses; and iii. must incorporate a shop front; and iv. must contribute to the vitality and viability of Primary Shopping Area. D. In exceptional circumstances a change of use may be permitted if the proportion of A1 falls below 85% if it can be demonstrated through at least one year's marketing evidence in accordance with Appendix 1 that there is no realistic prospect of the unit being used for A1 retail. Primary Shopping Frontages C. A1 retail uses should be the predominant use within the primary frontages, constituting at least 60% of all units within the primary frontage as a whole. Development involving the loss of A1 uses will only be permitted where the proposal does not result in the overall proportion of A1 falling below 60%, and does not result in the equivalent of a group of two or more adjoining standard size shop units being in non-retail (A1) uses; D. In exceptional circumstances a change of use may be permitted if the proportion of A1 falls below 60% if it can be demonstrated through at least one year's marketing evidence in accordance with Appendix 1 that there is no realistic prospect of the unit being used for A1 retail. E. All proposals must incorporate a shop front, have an active frontage and contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre. Secondary Shopping Area F. A diversity of A-class, commercial / office and community uses will be supported within the secondary shopping areas. G. The change of use from retail (A1) will only be permitted where the proposal meets all of the following criteria: i. The proposal will not result in the equivalent of a group of three or more adjoining standard size shop units within a parade being in non-retail (A1) uses; and ii. Individually or cumulatively the development will not have an adverse effect on the vitality and viability of the centre as a whole and/or on the individual shop unit; and iii. A shop front and active frontage is retained or provided; and iv. The proposal is for another A-class, commercial / office or community use.

Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill and Finsbury Park

A. New retail and commercial development of an appropriate scale will be permitted within the district town centres of Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill and Finsbury Park. B. A1 retail should be the predominant use within district centres, constituting at least 60% of all units within the district centre as a whole. Development involving the loss of A1 uses will only be permitted where the proposal does not result in the overall proportion of A1 falling below 55% and does not result in the equivalent of a group of two or more adjoining standard size shop units within an individual parade being in non-retail (A1) uses. C. In exceptional circumstances a change of use may be permitted if the proportion of A1 falls below 55% if it can be demonstrated through at least one year's marketing evidence in accordance with Appendix 1 that there is no realistic prospect of the unit being used for A1 retail. D. All proposals must incorporate a shop front, have an active frontage, contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre or parade, and be for another A-class, commercial / office or community use. E. Any redevelopment of larger units over 1,000sqm must re-provide the existing quantum of retail / leisure / commercial floorspace.

Local Shopping Centres

Local Shopping Centres should provide a range of retailing and community services to meet the needs of the local community. A. A1 retail should constitute at least 50% of all units within each Local Shopping Centre. B. In exceptional circumstances a change of use may be permitted if the proportion of A1 falls below 50% if it can be demonstrated through at least one year's marketing evidence in accordance with Appendix 1 that there is no realistic prospect of the unit being used for A1 retail. C. All proposals for change of use away from A1 retail uses within a Local Shopping Centre must meet the following criteria: i. The proposal is for another A-class use or meets local community needs; and ii. The proposal will not have an adverse effect on the vitality and viability of the centre as a whole and/or on the individual shop unit; and iii. A shop front and active frontage is retained or provided.

Shops outside of designated centres

A. Individual shops or parades outside of designated town and local centres will be safeguarded for A1 retail purposes. Development involving the loss of A1 retail will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: i. There are alternative shopping facilities for local residents within reasonable walking distance of 400m from the retail unit; and ii. The retail character of the parade is not undermined (if it forms part of a parade); and iii. The proposed use is an A-class or community use; and iv. A shop front and active frontage is retained or provided. B. If all of the above criteria are not met then marketing evidence of at least one year must be provided in accordance with Appendix 1 demonstrating that there is no realistic prospect of the unit being used for A1 retail.

Small and Independent shops

A. The provision of small shop units suitable for small and independent retailers will be supported. i. New retail development of more than 1000sqm gross internal floorspace in designated town centres must incorporate small shop premises, equivalent to at least 10% of the total amount of proposed gross internal retail floorspace. ii. Major developments must incorporate small shop units where there is no accessible provision of alternative shopping facilities within 400m walking distance. iii. New retail development will be subject to conditions to prevent the future amalgamation of units into larger premises without planning permission. B. Proposals involving the amalgamation of individual shop units incorporating A Use Classes will not be permitted.

Evening and night time economy

A. New evening and night-time economy uses will be primarily located in the borough's designated centres. The use should be of a size and type that reflects the role and function of the centre. Only limited expansion will be permitted in Shoreditch and Dalston. B. Proposals for evening and night time economy uses will only be permitted if both of the following criteria are met: i. There is no negative impact on the amenity of adjoining or adjacent residential accommodation and non-residential uses, such as through noise disturbance, cooking smells, anti-social behaviour, and highway safety; and ii. There is no negative cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed use in relation to the number, capacity and location of other night-time economy uses in the area. C. Proposals involving the diversification of the types of evening and night time economy uses will be supported.

Over-concentration of uses

Hot food takeaways A. Proposals for new hot food takeaways (A5 use class) within all designated centres will only be permitted where all the following criteria are met: i. It would not result in more than 5% of the units in the centre being A5 uses; and ii. There would at least three non-A5 units between the proposed use and an existing A5 use; and iii. It is not located within 400 metres of the boundary of a secondary school or community college, excluding town centre locations; and iv. A commitment is made to participate in the Council's Healthy Catering Commitment. Betting shops and payday loan shops B. Proposals for new betting shops or payday loan shops (sui generis uses) within all designated centres will only be permitted where: i. It would not result in more than 5% of the units in the centre being a betting shop or payday loan shop; and ii. There would be at least three other town centre uses between the proposed use and an existing betting shop or payday loan shop.

Street markets

A. The Council will protect and promote the street markets of Ridley Road, Hoxton Street, Broadway Market, Kingsland Waste, Well Street and Chatsworth Road. i. Development which would result in the permanent loss of markets or pitches will be refused unless appropriate comparable replacement provision is made. B. New or expanded markets should be located within the borough's designated centres. C. Proposals for new markets and market stalls will be permitted provided they will not cause individual or cumulative harm to the local area in terms of residential amenity, pedestrian and highway safety, parking congestion or the free flow of traffic, especially public transport.

Liveable Neighbourhoods

A. New development and its associated transport systems should contribute towards transforming Hackney's places and streets into one of the most attractive and liveable neighbourhoods in London. B. All new development must: i. Create an environment where people actively choose to walk and cycle as part of everyday life. ii. Reduce the dominance of the private motor vehicles both in terms of traffic and congestion on our roads and managing excessive parking on our streets. iii. Contribute to the Healthy Streets approach to improve air quality, reduce congestion and make Hackney's diverse communities become greener, healthier and more attractive places in which to live, play and do business. iv. Contribute to a safe road environment. v. Contribute towards greening our neighbourhoods: creating a cleaner, healthier environment that is able to cope with changes to the climate. vi. Make improvements to the pedestrian environment including the provision of high quality public realm, safe road crossings where needed, seating, wayfinding and increased tree and vegetation coverage. Provide and where appropriate financially contribute towards creating well connected, high quality, convenient and safe cycle routes and infrastructure. vii. Tackle poor air quality, seeking to reduce NOx emissions to achieve the National Air Quality objective and in particular reduce the exposure of children and vulnerable people to transport-related air pollution. viii. Provide for and financially contributing towards measures to support Low Emission Neighbourhoods (LENs) including but not limited to the increased use of car sharing, low emission vehicles including taxis, freight consolidation and associated engagement with businesses, residents and other stakeholders to support these aims. ix. Support permeability and the reallocation of road space to promote walking and cycling.

Walking and Cycling

A. All new development must promote sustainable transport by prioritising walking and cycling in the Borough. B. New development will only be permitted where it: i. Improves the pedestrian environment and contributes towards achieving a world class public realm linking the site to transport infrastructure as well as facilities and amenities including the provision of high quality safe road crossings where needed, seating, signage and increased tree and vegetation coverage. ii. Is permeable - easy and safe to walk through - and adequately lit; iii. Provides high quality footpaths that are wide enough for the number of people expected to use them and designed to be suitable for vulnerable road users including older people and people with disabilities. iv. Contributes towards improved wayfinding including signposted links to key infrastructure, transport nodes, green spaces and canal towpaths where appropriate. C. In order to promote cycling in the Borough and ensure a safe and accessible environment for cyclists, the Council will seek to ensure that development: i. Provides for and makes contributions towards connected, high quality, convenient and safe cycle routes for all, in line or exceeding London Cycle Design Standards. ii. Contributes to a world class public realm which encourages cycling wherever possible. iii. Provides cycle parking for building users and visitors to the development in accordance with Hackney's cycle parking standards (see below). Cycle parking shall be secure, accessible, convenient, and weatherproof and will include an adequate level of parking suitable for accessible bicycles, tricycles and cargo bikes. iv. Makes provision for high quality facilities that promote cycle usage including workplace showers, changing room and lockers. The provision should be proportionate to the scale of development and cycle parking provided. v. Provides links to public transport nodes as well as facilities and amenities. vi. Contributes towards improved wayfinding. vii. Promotes and contributes towards the introduction and expansion of cycle hire facilities.

Transport and Development

A. New development must meet the transport needs of the development and address its transport impacts in a sustainable manner and in accordance with best practice. B. Any significant negative impact on the operation of transport infrastructure, must be satisfactorily mitigated. Major development proposals are required to include the submission of either a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan, or a Transport Statement and Local Level Travel Plan, in accordance with the London Borough of Hackney thresholds. C. New development will only be permitted where it: i. Reduces the need to travel and encourages high-density and high-trip generating development around transport nodes and highly accessible areas. ii. Integrates land use and transport and will encourage mixed use developments which support compact growth and regeneration. iii. Minimise the demand for private car trips. iv. Fully mitigates any adverse impacts upon the capacity of transport infrastructure, including pavements and other walking routes, cycle routes, public transport and roads. v. The transport and environmental impacts of development construction must be minimised and mitigated through Constructions and Logistics Plans (CLPs) incorporating adherence to the Construction and Logistics Community Safety Scheme (CLOCS) and the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) On-site machinery and vehicles used should comply with industry best-practice emission standards contributing to the Council's air quality objectives. vi. Assesses the ongoing freight impact of the development and minimises and mitigates the impacts of this on the transport system through Delivery and Servicing Plans (DSPs) including references to use of low-emission, consolidation and sustainable last mile delivery vehicles.

Public Transport and Infrastructure

New major development must: A. Protect existing and proposed transport infrastructure, particularly routes for walking, cycling and public transport, from removal or severance. Proposals which are contrary to the safeguarding of strategic infrastructure improvement projects, including Crossrail2 will be refused. B. Make a financial contribution towards improvements to the bus network and associated infrastructure including new bus services, bus priority measures and frequency upgrades. C. Contribute to improving rail infrastructure at local stations including travel interchange facilities and step free access. D. Supports car club development, cycle hire facilities and other sustainable transport initiatives and improves access to public transport facilities by walking and cycling.

Parking and Car Free Development

All new developments in the Borough must be car-free with on site parking limited to: i. Wheel chair accessible parking which is required to be provided in accordance with best practice standards, as set out in the London Plan ii. Essential operational or servicing needs as justified through a Transport Assessment A. The Council will not issue on-street parking permits in connection with new residential developments within Controlled Parking Zones. Returning residents within an Estate Regeneration scheme will be subject to the eligibility criteria as set out in the scheme's legal agreement. B. Proposals for the redevelopment of existing car parks for alternative uses will be supported and the removal of boundary treatments and gardens to provide vehicle crossovers and on-site parking will be resisted. C. New development must incorporate designated spaces for deliveries within the boundaries of the development and provide Delivery and Servicing Plans which encourage provision for low-emission consolidation and last mile delivery modes. D. A minimum of one fifth of all off-street parking places created need to be equipped with electric vehicle charging infrastructure in line with the London Plan. Facilities for charging electric Powered Two Wheel vehicles should also be considered. Contributions will also be required for on-street provision of electric vehicle and other low emission vehicle infrastructure. E. All major residential developments will be required to contribute towards the expansion of the local car club network. F. Proposals for, or including, new public car parks (and other motor vehicle public parking, including for coaches) will be refused. Proposals for the redevelopment of existing car parks for a different use shall be subject to the car-free and Transport Assessment need requirements within this policy.