Emerging inclusion of WLCA in Local Plans

Several local authorities are following London’s lead and requiring whole life cycle carbon assessments to be conducted for submission at planning. The table below shows the authorities that have adopted, or are considering, a requirement to conduct the assessment. Several of the adopted Local Plans introduce targets or benchmarks that require consideration alongside design.

Whole life cycle carbon emission assessments enable a holistic consideration of the associated carbon impact across the entire development’s lifecycle. We have found that engagement from the entire design team helps drive down the carbon impact and delivers good quality while ensuring the changes are commercially appropriate.