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Sustainable planning and renewable energy
The built environment contributes substantially to climate
change, the council is committed to improving the sustainability of
buildings and developments within the borough.
Sustainability and minimising our impact on climate change is a
key theme throughout the Councils Local Development Framework.
The Council requires all proposals to be designed in accordance
with the principles of ‘sustainable development’. Get information
on the Council’s Sustainability Checklist and statements, BREEAM,
the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Find out what renewable energy technologies are right for your
property or development. New developments may be expected to
produce up to 20% of it energy demand from renewable energies
onsite.
Find information on the key principles of sustainable
design.
Sustainable construction
A guide to sustainable product purchasing and minimising waste
during construction, helping to save money and time. Please visit
the sustainable construction page at BRE. Further information
can also be found in the Council’s Sustainable Design and
Construction SPG or the Mayor of London’s Sustainable design
and Construction SPG.
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