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Revised Code of Construction Practice 2025

Revised Code of Construction Practice 2025

We’re improving how construction sites manage their environmental and transport impacts across Westminster.

Click on the links to take part in our consultation on Westminster’s Revised Code of Construction Practice and share your thoughts with us.

Residents / Local Business Questionnaire

Construction Industry Questionnaire

This survey closes on 7th January 2026

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The Code of Constriction Practice 

Westminster’s Code of Construction Practice (CoCP) sets out the framework that developers must follow to manage and reduce their impact on the environment, as well as on the highway and footway network, during construction and demolition activities.

By minimising these impacts, we can help our communities live healthier lives in a cleaner environment while supporting local economic and social growth. 

Although the CoCP is a long-established document, new policy priorities including the Council’s Climate Emergency declaration and the publication of a new Air Quality Action Plan mean it’s time for a review. We want to ensure the CoCP continues to support Westminster’s ambitions to reach net zero and meet World Health Organization (WHO) air quality targets for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). 

We’re reviewing several key areas where the current CoCP can be strengthened, and we’d like your feedback. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, business owner, local group, or construction company operating in Westminster, your views are important in shaping the updated Code. 

Join us in helping to reduce the environmental and transport impacts of construction across Westminster.

Summary of Changes

PM10 (fine particles of dust) and PM2.5 (very fine particles of dust) emissions to be monitored. Improved procedures and standards to protect streets and public space All sites over 1000m² to provide green hoardings Real-time environmental monitoring data access. Stricter rules for onsite construction equipment. Emphasis on sustainability and reuse of materials as part of Westminster’s net zero 2040 roadmap.

THE DOCUMENT  

Consultation Draft Code of Construction Practice 2025

Non Road Mobile Machinery Exemptions and Retrofit Policy