Draft retrofit supplementary planning document (SPD)
We consulted on a new draft planning guidance document – the draft retrofit supplementary planning document (SPD).
Find out more about the draft SPD and what happens next.
About the draft SPD
The retrofit SPD supports the draft policies in Hackney’s Local Plan.
This SPD will give guidance on upgrading all types of buildings to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
It gives guidance on:
- important considerations for retrofitting
- different retrofit measures including:
- insulation
- ventilation
- decarbonisation
- embodied carbon
- circular economy
Draft SPD and supporting documents
View the draft retrofit SPD and supporting documents:
- draft retrofit supplementary planning document (PDF 2mb)
- draft retrofit supplementary planning document (Google Doc)
- information pack (PDF 1.7mb)
- flyer (PDF 2.8mb)
What happens next
From 15 September to 26 October 2025, we held a public consultation on the draft retrofit SPD to gather public feedback.
We’re now reviewing the responses and will use the findings to update the final version of the SPD.
Timeline
| Stages | Dates |
| Preparation of draft retrofit SPD | Completed |
| Consultation on the draft retrofit SPD | Completed |
| Review feedback received and update the final retrofit SPD | October to November 2025 |
| Adoption of the retrofit SPD | December 2025 |
See our Local Development Scheme 2025 to 2028 (PDF 444kb). It shows the planning policy documents and when they will be created or reviewed.
Other SPDs we consulted on
We consulted on the draft retrofit SPD at the same time as the:
If you would like more information or have any questions, email planmaking@hackney.gov.uk.