Evidence base
Tower Hamlets has prepared an extensive,
technical evidence base to support the production of a sound Local
Development Framework. The Council is also, continuing to develop
new pieces of research that will support the Local Development
Framework in the future. In addition to the e-versions below, hard
copies can also be viewed at the council’s planning offices.
The following documents have been produced to
support and inform the production of the Local Development
Framework.
Following the last consultation, minor
amendments have been made to some of the documents in the evidence
page. These amendments have taken on board the comments and
feedback received during the consultation. The documents provided
below have been updated with the changes. A table of outlining the
changes is available to download.
Existing research
New housing development survey
Tower Hamlets is experiencing high levels of
population growth. The Council and its partners, including the
Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust, want to ensure we plan for this
growth and provide the right local services in the right places to
meet the needs of all residents in the borough.
Following several discussions with the
Partnership’s Excellent Public Services Community Plan Action
Group, it was agreed that a local model designed to predict
population change and growth should be developed into a partnership
wide tool. In addition, an annual New Housing Development Survey
was instituted so that its results will be fed into the Planning
for Population Change and Growth Model.
In this regard the D&R Information and
Equalities Team in conjunction with the Strategic Planning Team
conducted the New Housing Development Survey 2008 and again in
2009 to help gather essential information on population change
and growth in the borough.
Open space strategy
Urban structure and characterisation
study
Strategic flood risk assessment
(SFRA)
Sustainability appraisals for the interim planning
guidance
Submission version
Please note that for Submission, the council has added the
following errata
(pdf 208k) and clarifications
(pdf 41k) on the above documents. Please read the errata and
clarification lists alongside the documents.
Waste evidence base report
Sustainable energy & enhanced biodiversity
report
In recognition of the important role planning
has to play in responding to climate change, the London borough of
Tower Hamlets commissioned Land Use Consultants (LUC) and the
National Energy Foundation (NEF) in February 2007 to undertake a
study investigating the potential for renewable energy and
biodiversity enhancement opportunities within the borough.
Central area property study
The following evidence base documents are too
large to be uploaded onto the council’s website. However, hard
copies are available to view at the council’s planning office. In
addition, if you require a CD version please contact us using the
information below.
- Spatial Baseline report (comprising of six reports)
For further information contact:
LDF
Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY
Tel: 020 7364 5367
Email: ldf@towerhamlets.gov.uk