Paragraph 25 Heat StrategyI1

England and Wales

(1)

No part of the authorised development may be commenced until the undertaker has submitted a heat strategy to the relevant planning authority for its written approval.

(2)

The heat strategy submitted under sub-paragraph (1) must—

(a)

provide an explanation of how the heat to be produced as a result of the authorised development, Riverside 1 and Riverside 2 could be captured and exported off-site;

(b)

set out the appropriate infrastructure that could be brought forward within the Order limits to enable the capture and export of heat from the site;

(c)

identify potential connection points for export of heat produced as a result of the authorised development, Riverside 1 and Riverside 2; and

(d)

provide an update on discussions with potential heat network providers.

(3)

The heat strategy submitted, and the relevant planning authority approval under sub-paragraph (1) must not require the undertaker to repeat actions already undertaken pursuant to—

(a)

requirement 24 (combined heat and power) of the REP Order;

(b)

any document produced pursuant to requirement 24 of the REP Order;

(c)

condition 31 of planning permission 16/02167/FUL relating to Riverside 1 issued by the London Borough of Bexley;

(d)

condition 31 of the consent issued under section 36C of the Electricity Act 1989 in respect of Riverside 1 dated 17 December 2021;

(e)

any condition of planning permission 22/00728/FUL issued by the London Borough of Bexley; and

(f)

any document produced pursuant to the requirements and conditions referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (e).

(4)

The heat strategy must be implemented as approved and such implementation does not constitute a breach of the documents, conditions and requirements referred to in sub-paragraphs (3)(a) to (3)(f).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 27.11.2025, see art. 1