This document gives an overview of the Energy Saving Trust's recommendations to planning professionals in local authorities. To view, click here.
For information on how to develop and implement sustainable planning policies, see:
This publication provides background information on sustainable energy and climate change related legislation placed on local authorities in England. It demonstrates why local authorities need to take action on climate change and provides example of action that local authorities can take. This publication places planning in the wider contect and is not just specfic to planners but relevant to all local authority officials.
This document provides a strategic overview of the role of sustainable energy in the planning system and goes on to consider what local planning authorities should be incorporating into their local development frameworks. It explains what planners can do to reduce carbon emissions from new build housing.
Planning for climate change presentationThis presentation provides a strategic overview of the role of sustainable energy in the planning system and goes on to consider what local planning authorities should be incorporating into their local development frameworks.
For information on ensuring developers include renewables in new builds, see:
This case study features the London Borough of Merton's use of a planning condition to incorporate sustainable energy in developments.
Click here for more detailed information on the installation and use of renewable technologies. These are aimed specifically at developers, installers, policy makers and specifiers.
For information on ensuring developers build to high levels of energy efficiency, see:
This briefing note sets out the details of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which sets six levels of sustainability for new build housing in England. The note explains its relevance and the action that local authorities need to take.
A case study describing how Daventry District Council and South Northamptonshire Council issued a joint Supplementary Planning Document on energy and development to build to standards above building regulations using the code for sustainable homes.
For information on improving the energy efficiency of current housing stock, see:
A case study on Milton Keynes's planning policy that aims for zero carbon growth by achieving carbon neutrality on new development sites.
A case study describing Uttlesford District Council's Supplementary Planning Document on home extensions. This is an example of best practice in using the planning system to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing buildings.
Information on energy efficiency and renewable technology for the general public:
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