For the first time, the draft London Plan, which is out for consultation today (1 December), contains detailed policy guidance on the Mayor’s manifesto commitment to put restrictions in place around new fast food outlets.
Within the plan, the Mayor of London outlines proposals to encourage boroughs to refuse new planning applications for hot food takeaways within 400 metres walking distance of existing or proposed primary or secondary schools. According to the Mayor, a quarter of the UK’s takeaways are located within a five-minute walk of a school.
Health experts have warned that children heavily exposed to fast food outlets are at greater risk of childhood obesity, as well as heart disease and stroke in later life.
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