Green Hoarding Pilot Project

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In April 2023, the Council published the updated Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The CoCP is a guidance document setting out:


  • Key actions to be undertaken by developers in relation to planning submissions and license applications
  • Relevant legislation
  • Linkages to the Local Plan
  • The use of best practice environmental and safety related mitigations
  • Appropriate mitigation measures when planning and managing demolition and construction works

The CoCP also introduces guidance on the greening of construction hoardings and requires:

  • Strategic and Major sites - sites with a perimeter hoarding measuring over 50m, and in use for over 6 months, must incorporate live greenery.
  • Minor and Basement sites - should consider options for greening hoardings.
  • Green hoardings should cover a minimum of 30% of the total perimeter length of the site hoardings.
  • Green Hoardings need appropriate ongoing maintenance, irrigation, and sustainable disposal. Re-use of green hoardings on alternative sites is also encouraged.
  • Green Hoardings must include a full cover of climbing plants or wildflower mats.
  • Green Hoardings must not interfere with lighting and health and safety signage.
  • Green hoarding proposals should form part of CMP/SEMP and hoarding license applications.
For more information about the CoCP, visit https://talk.towerhamlets.gov.uk/code-of-construction-practice


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Green Hoarding Pilot Project 2023 - Whitechapel

Working with the NHS and Vertical Meadow, Tower Hamlets Council have installed a 'living wall system' that will grow native UK wildflowers. It has been designed to improve biodiversity and the appearance of the local area. The Green Hoarding is endorsed by the London Wildlife Trust and Buglife.


Before

After

The Green Hoarding wrap has been installed on an existing construction hoarding on the corner of Whitechapel Road and New Road, E1.

This site was chosen due to its prominent location within Whitechapel and because the existing construction hoardings are unsightly and regularly attract graffiti and flyposting.

  • The wrap covers 50 Sq. metres.
  • Consists up of 4 x individual mats.
  • The mats area are connected to one another by prefabricated irrigation pipes.
  • These are affixed to the hoarding with a combination of screws and staples.
  • The wrap is embedded with thousands of seeds which will grow fully in the Spring of 2024 into a vertical wild flower meadow.
  • The wrap will attract a variety of birds, bees, butterflies, and insects.
  • The wrap will help to contain dust and can reduce noise by up to 15dB.
  • It will create a an interesting and visually attractive screen for the community to enjoy year-round


Example of a fully grown hoarding wrap



Details

  • During germination, a small amount of nutrients is added to the water to aid growth; there is no water run-off.
  • All components are manufactured and assembled in the UK.
  • All components were delivered to site by bicycle courier.
  • The wrap and water tanks can be moved to another site at the end of its site-specific lifecycle and reused.
  • The wrap, and its packaging, are made from materials that are recycled and biodegradable.
  • The wrap brings nature into construction projects.
  • It contributes to Local Authority planning targets, the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).




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For more information about the Green Hoarding Pilot Project please Development.coordination@towerhamlets.gov.uk


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Visit the Green Hoarding Pilot Project

  • Location: On the corner of Whitechapel Road & New Road, E1
  • Nearest Train station: Whitechapel (District Line, Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Overground & Elizabeth Line)
  • Bus: D3, 25, 205, 254





In April 2023, the Council published the updated Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The CoCP is a guidance document setting out:


  • Key actions to be undertaken by developers in relation to planning submissions and license applications
  • Relevant legislation
  • Linkages to the Local Plan
  • The use of best practice environmental and safety related mitigations
  • Appropriate mitigation measures when planning and managing demolition and construction works

The CoCP also introduces guidance on the greening of construction hoardings and requires:

  • Strategic and Major sites - sites with a perimeter hoarding measuring over 50m, and in use for over 6 months, must incorporate live greenery.
  • Minor and Basement sites - should consider options for greening hoardings.
  • Green hoardings should cover a minimum of 30% of the total perimeter length of the site hoardings.
  • Green Hoardings need appropriate ongoing maintenance, irrigation, and sustainable disposal. Re-use of green hoardings on alternative sites is also encouraged.
  • Green Hoardings must include a full cover of climbing plants or wildflower mats.
  • Green Hoardings must not interfere with lighting and health and safety signage.
  • Green hoarding proposals should form part of CMP/SEMP and hoarding license applications.
For more information about the CoCP, visit https://talk.towerhamlets.gov.uk/code-of-construction-practice


_________________________


Green Hoarding Pilot Project 2023 - Whitechapel

Working with the NHS and Vertical Meadow, Tower Hamlets Council have installed a 'living wall system' that will grow native UK wildflowers. It has been designed to improve biodiversity and the appearance of the local area. The Green Hoarding is endorsed by the London Wildlife Trust and Buglife.


Before

After

The Green Hoarding wrap has been installed on an existing construction hoarding on the corner of Whitechapel Road and New Road, E1.

This site was chosen due to its prominent location within Whitechapel and because the existing construction hoardings are unsightly and regularly attract graffiti and flyposting.

  • The wrap covers 50 Sq. metres.
  • Consists up of 4 x individual mats.
  • The mats area are connected to one another by prefabricated irrigation pipes.
  • These are affixed to the hoarding with a combination of screws and staples.
  • The wrap is embedded with thousands of seeds which will grow fully in the Spring of 2024 into a vertical wild flower meadow.
  • The wrap will attract a variety of birds, bees, butterflies, and insects.
  • The wrap will help to contain dust and can reduce noise by up to 15dB.
  • It will create a an interesting and visually attractive screen for the community to enjoy year-round


Example of a fully grown hoarding wrap



Details

  • During germination, a small amount of nutrients is added to the water to aid growth; there is no water run-off.
  • All components are manufactured and assembled in the UK.
  • All components were delivered to site by bicycle courier.
  • The wrap and water tanks can be moved to another site at the end of its site-specific lifecycle and reused.
  • The wrap, and its packaging, are made from materials that are recycled and biodegradable.
  • The wrap brings nature into construction projects.
  • It contributes to Local Authority planning targets, the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).




________________________



For more information about the Green Hoarding Pilot Project please Development.coordination@towerhamlets.gov.uk


_________________________


Visit the Green Hoarding Pilot Project

  • Location: On the corner of Whitechapel Road & New Road, E1
  • Nearest Train station: Whitechapel (District Line, Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Overground & Elizabeth Line)
  • Bus: D3, 25, 205, 254





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