Questions and answers
Short answers to common questions, with links to the detail.
Is this site run by the Council or SDEN?
No. It is independent. The Council and SDEN have not reviewed or approved it. See About.
Who is behind this site?
See About for the name and postal address of the person responsible.
Is SDEN a Council department?
No. It is a limited company wholly owned by the London Borough of Sutton, which is its sole shareholder. Three of its five directors are Council officers (Companies House).
Does SDEN heat come from the energy recovery facility (incinerator) today?
Not at present, according to the Council's March 2026 plan: the main source is landfill-gas engines with gas back-up. Heat from the Beddington energy recovery facility is forecast from 1 April 2027. Verified
Has a planning application for the heat pipe to Lavenders been submitted?
The Council's March 2026 plan said it had not. We have not yet confirmed a planning reference and will not publish one until it is seen on the Council's register. Check the planning register yourself.
Can I object?
Yes. Anyone can comment on a planning application. See How to comment. Whether you support or oppose, comments are most effective when they address planning matters.
Is this site telling me to object?
No. It sets out what is in the public record. Decide for yourself.
Can I see who has commented on an application?
Comments are normally shown on the Council's planning register once published. If you have a concern about a particular comment, tell the Council's planning team and let them check it. This site does not comment on who has commented.
What if I think something here is wrong?
Tell us – see Corrections. We correct verifiable errors promptly and publish the correction.
Can I comment on this site?
Not at launch. There is no comment facility, to avoid publishing other people's allegations or personal data.
Do you collect my data?
No cookies, no analytics, no advertising. If you email us we hold your message only to reply. See Privacy.
Can I rely on this as legal or planning advice?
No. It is general information. If you need advice, speak to a planning consultant or solicitor.