Planning and the climate emergency

Advice on improving energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings, and find out what permissions and consents may be required.

Read our Supplementary Planning Document with advice and guidance on Westminster's environment planning policies

Read about some common retrofit measures in Westminster in our how-to guides

Information on environmental impact for everyone who lives in or manages a building in the city.

Get advice on whether planning permission is required for common retrofit measures.

Advice on retrofitting historic buildings including measures to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

Get pre-application advice on energy performance and sustainability improvements to your home, for a reduced fee.

Find out how to apply for funding for carbon saving projects from the council’s carbon off-set fund.

Find out more about the Council’s response to the climate emergency and our climate action plan.

Proposals to make a section of the canal into an eco-mooring zone.

Find information on planning requirements relating to biodiversity and how to demonstrate biodiversity net gain.

Find out more about the taskforce, what they do and how they'll help us meet our city-wide net zero target by 2040.