Richmond Draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2025/26
Results updated 19 Aug 2026
The draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation closed on 22 January 2026. We received 7 responses from residents and other interested parties.
Following consideration of the consultation responses, the Executive Director of Growth and Place, in liaison with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, agreed to adopt the Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD on 27 March 2026.
What we heard
Most responses were broadly supportive of the draft Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD. Some responses suggested refinements rather than fundamental changes. Consultees raised issues relating to water efficiency, transport impacts, minerals and waste safeguarding, heritage protection, biodiversity measures, and water quality.
How your feedback was used
Consultation responses were reviewed and considered before the final version of the SPD was adopted. A number of minor, non-substantive updates were incorporated into the SPD to reflect the feedback received.
Further information
The decision notice, officer decision report and supporting documents can be viewed here.
Overview
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
The Sustainable Construction Checklist (SCC) SPD consists of two components:
- An Excel Checklist (required submission document) that calculates scores as you complete it.
- A Guidance Document which provides advice on completing the checklist, sustainability accreditation, energy statements, and links to relevant policies and resources.
The draft SCC SPD updates the existing version to reflect the ambitious approach to sustainable construction and energy efficiency in the adopted Local Plan, and reflects the latest national and regional policy changes and guidance since the last update.
The draft SCC SPD introduces tailored checklists, so applicants only need to complete the Checklist relevant to their development type (or more if a mix of development types is proposed).
How to get involved
We are asking for your feedback to make sure the draft SPD is clear and practical. For more information please visit our Draft Supplementary Planning Document page.
Please give us your feedback either by email or letter:
- By email to LocalPlan@richmond.gov.uk
- By post to Spatial Planning and Design, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ
If your feedback relates to a specific part of the document, please make sure it is clear which part, along with any changes you feel should be made.
Please note that your response will not be treated as confidential and any anonymous responses will not be accepted.
For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Notice.
What happens next
A summary of the responses to the consultation will be made available following the consultation period. These responses will be fully considered and if appropriate, changes will be made to the final version of the document prior to its adoption by the Council, which is intended to be in early 2026.
Areas
- Barnes
- East Sheen
- Fulwell & Hampton Hill
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Hampton
- Hampton North
- Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Heathfield
- Kew
- Mortlake & Barnes Common
- North Richmond
- South Richmond
- South Twickenham
- St. Margarets & North Twickenham
- Teddington
- Twickenham Riverside
- West Twickenham
- Whitton
Audiences
- Open to all
Interests
- Richmond Borough
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