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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Climate action planning guidance

Guidance for development to help meet sustainable design policies when applying for planning permission.

Climate action supplementary planning document

If you're applying for planning permission, you must show how your development will follow our climate action planning policy, as outlined in the Local Plan. The climate action supplementary planning document helps residents, businesses and developers to do this with detailed guidance.

Read the Climate Action Supplementary Planning Document (PDF)

Tools and templates

To help complete the sustainable design and construction statement for different types and scale of development, use these tools and templates:

Supporting documents

Read the adoption statement and a consultation statement for the supplementary planning document. These explain the representations and changes made to the supplementary planning document:

Read summaries of evidence which informed the supplementary planning document:

Retrofitting existing buildings

Read retrofitting guidance to help you understand the options, costs, effectiveness and advice on the planning permissions you may need.

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