Local Planning Authorities incorporating BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes within planning policy South East Justin Halewood (BREEAM Technical Consultant) and Samantha Borley (BREEAM Local Government Consultant) Introduction This paper has been produced for Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) who wish to employ, or have already incorporated, BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) within Local Development Frameworks. It provides a snapshot of emerging or adopted policies for sustainable buildings amongst planning authorities in the South East of England and should be read in conjunction with the BRE document Guidance for Local Planning Authorities incorporating BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes within planning policy, available for public download from the BRE website. The document includes the results of a survey of all LPAs in the South East of England, conducted between May and June of 2010. Local authority websites were examined to identify current planning policies and progress towards adoption of local development frameworks (LDFs). Further sections will be added for separate regions as BRE provides Sustainability through Planning:2010 seminars in different locations across the country. Policies are those introduced as part of LDFs. It should be noted, that where core strategies have not yet been approved by the planning inspectorate, LPAs may have existing policies for sustainable buildings adopted under a previous planning regime not cited in this document. Although the status of the Core Strategy at the time is writing is given for each LPA, requirements referenced verbatim within this document are not necessarily taken from Core Strategies. Policies from Development Plan Documents or Supplementary Planning Documents have also been used wherever relevant. At the time of publication and to the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this document was correct. We would urge LPAs to contact the BRE (using the details below) should they wish for information to be updated or altered. Developers should always contact planning authorities directly to ascertain the exact expectations for their site. Where to find more information 1. For general information on using BREEAM/CSH within local planning policy please visit the planning webpage of the BREEAM Website http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=268 or the public section of the BREEAM Extranet http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=155 2. Call 01923 664462 or email [email protected] with ‘BREEAM and Planning’ in the subject line. 3. BRE’s Sustainable Communities Team is able to directly assist Local Planning Authorities in setting requirements for BREEAM and the CSH. Interested parties should contact Karen Young on 01923 664656 or [email protected]. Page 1 of 14 ©BRE Global 2010 The BREEAM name and logo are registered trademarks of the Building Research Establishment Ltd

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SECTION 1: South East of England 1.0

Berkshire

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Adopted

The Council will expect developers to have regard to best practice standards over and above Building Regulations. BREEAM is currently the industry standard for sustainable buildings, therefore schemes will be required to demonstrate how they meet BREEAM “Very Good” or “Excellent” standards.

Reading Borough Council

Adopted

Slough Borough Council

Adopted

West Berkshire Council

Emerging

Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough Council Wokingham Borough Council

Emerging

Emerging

These standards will change and be replaced over time; so the most up-to-date should be addressed as part of the sustainability statement required by the Council. The Council will also expect developers to use the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes to demonstrate achieving reductions in carbon emissions. All new housing is required to meet the most up to date Eco-Homes „Very Good‟ as a minimum standard, and all new commercial developments are required to meet the most up to date BREEAM „Very Good‟ as a minimum standard; On larger developments of more than 10 dwellings or 1,000 m2 of floorspace, ensure that 50% of the provision meets the most up to date Eco-Homes and BREEAM „Excellent‟ standards. In order to ensure that development is sustainable, all new residential development will have to comply with the appropriate Eco-Homes (or Code for Sustainable Homes), all commercial development will have to comply with the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and civil engineering projects will have to comply with the CEEQUAL standard. In each case proposals for non residential development should achieve a rating of “very good” or “excellent” and residential developments should achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 or 4 Rating. New residential development will meet the following standards of construction: Minor development - Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 Major development - Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 From 2013: All development - Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 From 2016: All development - Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 Non-Residential Development: New non-residential development will meet the following standards of construction: Minor development - BREEAM Very Good Major development - BREEAM Excellent From 2013: All development - BREEAM Excellent N/A A strategy to deliver sustainable development, demonstrating current best practice, must be provided and implemented in accordance with the Council‟s SPD on sustainable development. It must address at least the following: a) the Code for Sustainable Homes b) BREEAM standards for non-residential buildings…

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Buckinghamshire

Planning Authority

Aylesbury Vale District Council

Chiltern District Council Milton Keynes Council

Status of Core Strategy (as of June 2010) Emerging

Emerging Emerging

BREEAM/CSH policy

I. Construction Standards: Allocated Sites a) The Council expects and encourages developers of allocated sites to exceed minimum national / regional sustainable construction standards for residential and non-residential buildings. This will be measured against the recognised national standards such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standards for other buildings. Where developers do not exceed minimum standards, the Council requires evidence demonstrating why this is not feasible or viable. b) The Council expects exemplar developments in the strategic housing allocations. c) All homes within allocated sites are required to have an assessment against the Code for Sustainable Homes (or equivalent) at the appropriate stages. II. Construction Standards: Other Sites d) The Council seeks and encourages developers to meet and exceed minimum national / regional standards for sustainable construction for residential and non-residential buildings. This will be measured against the recognised national standards such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standards for other buildings. N/A Developments of over 5 dwellings or 1,000 sq m of non-residential floorspace will be expected to achieve at least the following standards, or any new standards set out in a future DPD, unless the Local Planning Authority is satisfied that the application demonstrates the requirement would not be technically or financially viable. Area

A

B

South Bucks District Council

Emerging

Wycombe District Council

Adopted

Older Town Centres

City estates, including CMK

Strategic Development Areas

Rural Area

Conversion or alterations of existing buildings EcoHomes Very Good

Code for Code Level 4 Code Level 4 Code Level 4 Code Level Sustainable 4 Homes BREEAM Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Minimum carbon dioxide reduction through renewable and energy and/or low carbon technologies 10% 20% 20% 10% 10%

To achieve the Council's objective of carbon neutrality, all developments over 5 dwellings or 1,000 sq m will be expected to make a contribution into the Milton Keynes Carbon Offset Fund. It is essential to maintain and enhance water resources and quality in the District. Given that South Bucks is within an area of severe water stress, local circumstances warrant a minimum water efficiency standard for new residential development of 105 litres per person per day (equivalent to the standard set in Levels 3 and 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes72). Over time, this requirement may be reviewed, to reflect technological progress and building industry standards. Appendix 1.0 Requirements for the Different Categories of Development for the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH), BREEAM and Renewable Energy

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Desirable

Mandatory

Using BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes within local planning policy Category of Development

CSH/ BREEAM

Renewable Energy

Documentation Required

Major residential 10 Dwellings or more

Level 3 Level 4 if to be developed after 2013

1. Post completion certification demonstrating Code level 3 or above before occupation of the building, in accordance with the planning permission. 2. An Energy Statement to be provided as part of the Design and Access Statement.

Major non residential Greater than 1000 m2

Very Good BREEAM

At least 10% of supply from a decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources such as CHP At least 10% of supply from a decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources such as CHP

Minor residential Between 1 and 10 dwellings

Level 3

At least 10% of supply from a decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources

Minor commercial Less than 1000m2

Very Good BREEAM

At least 10% of supply from a decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources

Household

N/A

Generation of renewable energy

1. An Energy Statement to be provided as part of the Design and Access Statement. 2. A BRE quality assurance certificate stating the design has been assessed as meeting a Very Good or above standard of BREEAM at the application stage. 3. A certificate post completion, before occupation stating that the building has met the respective Very Good or above, standard will be required, in accordance with the planning consent. 1. Post completion certification demonstrating Code level 3 or above before occupation of the building, is desirable. 2. Evidence that the development complies with the principles of CS Policy 18 in respect of renewable energy in the form of an energy statement, submitted with the application is desirable. Evidence that the development complies with the principles of CS Policy 18 in respect of renewable energy, provided with the application. BREEAM certificate as evidence of registration of the building design on the BREEAM database is desirable at the application stage. Evidence that the development complies with the principles of CS Policy 18 provided with the application

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East Sussex

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Brighton & Hove City Council

Emerging

Unless it can be demonstrated that doing so is not technically feasible and/or would make the scheme unviable: 1.

All development will be required to achieve the minimum standards as set out below or an equivalent quality assured scheme;

Brighton & Hove LDF 2008-2016 Residential new build

Non residential new build

Residential conversions

Eastbourne Borough Council

Emerging

Hastings Borough Council

Emerging

Lewes District Council Rother District Council

Emerging Emerging

Code for Sustainable Homes BREEAM Overall Energy and water credits EcoHomes overall Energy and water credits

Development size Small Medium Level 3 Level 3

Major Level 4

Greenfield Level 5

Very Good

Very Good

Excellent

Excellent

-

50%

60%

70%

Very Good Excellent

2. All new residential development with 3 or more units (including mixed use and conversions) to be zero carbon and if that cannot be achieved carbon neutral with any residual onsite carbon emissions to be compensated elsewhere in the city For all future planning applications the Council will require compliance with either Level 5 of the Government‟s nationally recognised Code for Sustainable Homes which is for Carbon Neutral Developments or BREEAM „excellent‟ standards for all developments, including schools, industrial units, retail developments, hospitals and homes. Require all developments of 10 or more dwellings to be constructed to meet Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes or its equivalent, subject to viability. Require all business and commercial development above a threshold of 1000m² to meet the BREEAM standards subject to viability. Viability testing of a selection of sites in Hastings will be undertaken as part of the preparation of the evidence base for a detailed policy. N/A Set requirement for levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes to be met in advance of Government standards for identified development areas e.g. Level 3 now; Level 4 in 2010; Level 5 in 2013; Level 6 by 2015 (more research required).

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Hampshire

Planning Authority

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Eastleigh Borough Council / Fareham Borough Council / Gosport Borough Council / Havant Borough Council / Portsmouth City Council / Test Valley Borough Council / Winchester City Council New Forest District Council / Southampton City Council

Status of Core Strategy (as of June 2010) Emerging

BREEAM/CSH policy

Emerging

In April 2008 PUSH agreed that a sustainable development policy framework should be adopted by all the authorities in their emerging DPD‟s. The LDF Sustainability Policies will apply to all development; and when permitted it meets the following minimum Code for Sustainable Homes threshold level, and equivalents for non-residential development, as set out below:

Major schemes of 10 dwellings or more or 1,000m2 of floor space or greater for non-residential proposals should either achieve a minimum Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes or at least a „very good‟ rating under the BREEAM classification.

All residential development achieves at least the following level of the Code for Sustainable Homes All multi-residential and non-residential developments with a floor space of over 500 m2 must achieve at least the following BREEAM standards Until the end of 2011 CSH 3 BREEAM „very good‟ from 2012 CSH 4 BREEAM „excellent‟ from 2016 CSH 6 BREEAM „excellent‟ Adopted

In April 2008 PUSH agreed that a sustainable development policy framework should be adopted by all the authorities in their emerging DPD‟s. The LDF Sustainability Policies will apply to all development; and when permitted it meets the following minimum Code for Sustainable Homes threshold level, and equivalents for non-residential development, as set out below: All residential development achieves at least the following level of the Code for Sustainable Homes All multi-residential and non-residential developments with a floor space of over 500 m2 must achieve at least the following BREEAM standards

Hart District Council

Rushmoor Borough Council

Emerging

Emerging

Until the end of 2011 CSH 3 BREEAM „very good‟ from 2012 CSH 4 BREEAM „excellent‟ from 2016 CSH 6 BREEAM „excellent‟ For applications made up to the end of March 2010, the Council will require all relevant new building development to provide evidence that it will meet the appropriate current BREEAM „Very Good‟ standard. For applications made after March 2010, the Council will require all relevant new building development to provide evidence that it will meet the appropriate current BREEAM „Excellent‟ standard. New residential development should meet full Code for Sustainable Homes standards or equivalent of: At least Code level 3 will be required for all new homes once updates to Part L have come into effect (currently scheduled for April 2010). At least Code level 4 will be required for all new homes once further updates to Part L have come into effect (currently scheduled for 2013). Non-residential developments over 1000m2 gross should achieve BREEAM 'Very Good' standard (or any future national equivalent).

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Isle of Wight

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Isle of Wight Council

Emerging

Until such time as CSH and BREEAM or equivalent standards become mandatory, meet the following standards for buildings as set out in the following tables: Major Developments Now From 2012 By 2016

Residential Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 5 6

Non residential over 500msq BREEAM standards Very Good Excellent Excellent

Residential Code for Sustainable Homes level 3 4 5 6

Non residential over 500msq BREEAM standards Good Very Good Very Good Excellent

Other Development Now to 2010 From 2010-2013 From 2013-2016 2016+

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Kent

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Ashford Borough Council

Adopted

Unless it can be demonstrated that doing so is not technologically practicable, would make the scheme unviable or impose excessive costs on occupiers, developments are expected to [meet the following standards]:Ashford LDF 2007-2014

A

B

Canterbury City Council

Emerging

BREEAM

Residential

(CS3) Town Centre & (CW4) Brownfield Urban Sites Code Level 3

Overall level Very Good Energy Credits Excellent Water Credits Maximum Material Credits Excellent Minimum Carbon Dioxide Reduction 20%

(CS5) Urban Extensions & (CS4) Greenfield Urban Sites Code Level 4

(CS6) Tenterden the Villages

Existing and Refurbishment

Code Level 2

Excellent Excellent Maximum Excellent

Good Excellent Excellent Very Good

EcoHomes Very Good Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Good

30%

10%

10%

All proposals for residential development will be required, as a minimum, to meet Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. From 1 April 2010 all proposals for residential development will be required, as a minimum, to meet Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. From 1 April 2013 all proposals for residential development will be required, as a minimum, to meet Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Dartford Borough Council Dover District Council

Emerging Adopted

All proposals for non residential development will be required to meet the “very good” BREEAM standard. N/A New residential development permitted after the adoption of the Strategy should meet Code for Sustainable Homes level 3 (or any future national equivalent), at least Code level 4 from 1 April 2013 and at least Code level 5 from 1 April 2016. New non-residential development over 1,000 square metres gross floorspace permitted after adoption of the Strategy should meet BREEAM very good standard (or any future national equivalent). Where it can be demonstrated that a development is unable to meet these standards, permission will only be granted if the applicant makes provision for compensatory energy and water savings elsewhere in the District.

Gravesham Borough Council

Emerging

The Council will encourage proposals for residential extensions and non-residential developments of 1,000 square metres or less gross floorspace to incorporate energy and water efficiency measures. Requiring that all new developments facilitate the conservation of water resources and dispose of water through the use of sustainable urban drainage systems wherever practicable. Initially Level 3/4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes will be applied in terms of water use; and the BREEAM „excellent‟ rating in terms of water efficiency and the collection of rainwater, but progressive improvements will be sought to ensure that

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Using BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes within local planning policy Maidstone Borough Council Medway Council Sevenoaks District Council

Shepway District Council

Swale Borough Council Thanet District Council Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

Emerging Emerging Emerging

Emerging

Emerging Emerging Adopted

emerging best practice is applied to future development in the Borough. N/A N/A New homes will be required to achieve at least Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, progressing to Code Level 4 from 2013 and Level 6 by 2016. All new commercial (A1-A5, B1-2, B8, C1, D1) and institutional (C2, D1) development, (including conversions) and conversions to residential use will be required to achieve BREEAM “Very Good” standards increasing to “Excellent” standards from 2013 and must include the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS). New Residential Development 10 dwellings and Allocated sites - A minimum of Code Level 4 by 2011 (whilst complying with the future requirements of the building regulations for energy up to 2016). Non Residential Development and Conversions All major (1000 sq/m) new non residential buildings and residential conversions meet with the following 2011 - VERY GOOD rating 2014 - VERY GOOD rating, including an EXCELLENT rating for energy and water 2016 - EXCELLENT rating. N/A New homes will be expected to be built to a minimum of code level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes. This expectation will rise to a minimum of Code level 4 by 2013. Other development will be expected to achieve a minimum BREEAM score of "Good". The achievement of Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes will be encouraged in all proposals for new residential development, (excluding extensions and conversions). Water efficiency measures including the installation of storage facilities for the harvesting of rainwater for external and internal water use should be included in meeting Level 4. Conversions of properties to residential use will not be permitted unless BREEAM‟s Homes „Very Good‟ Standard is achieved. Proposals for new office (B1) or retail and related development (A1, A2, A3 and A4) (excluding extensions) will not be permitted unless savings of at least 10% of the estimated CO2 emissions are achieved from installed low or zero carbon technologies. In addition, proposals for new office or retail and related development of more than 1000m2 (including extensions) will not be permitted unless they achieve the relevant BREEAM „Very Good‟ Standard.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Emerging

For all other non-residential development Policy NRM11(i) of the South East Plan will apply. The Borough Council signed the Nottingham Declaration in February 2007 and has therefore made a commitment to tackling the causes and effects of a changing climate within its own operations and within the Borough as a whole. This will remain a longstanding and challenging commitment and the Borough Council recognises the limits of setting explicit targets and standards and will apply the most up-to-date regional or national targets as a minimum. This will ensure flexibility throughout the lifetime of the Core Strategy. For example, the Code for Sustainable Homes (which addresses energy and CO2, water, surface runoff, materials, waste, pollution, health and well-being, management and ecology) and BREEAM (additionally covering transport, such as the provision of secure facilities for cyclists and the treatment of contaminated land).

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Oxfordshire

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Cherwell District Council

Emerging

Oxford City Council South Oxfordshire District Council

Emerging

We require that: All new homes will be required to meet Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes with immediate effect, Code Level 4 from 2012 and Code Level 6 from 2016. On larger sites where Combined Heat and Power/District Heating schemes are feasible, Code Level 4 is required with immediate effect. All new non residential development over 1000m2 is required to meet BREEAM 'Very Good' with immediate effect. N/A

Vale of White Horse District Council

Emerging

Emerging

Proposals for new development, including the construction of new buildings and the refurbishment of existing building stock, will be acceptable where: For new residential development, it can be demonstrated that the proposal will achieve at least Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes; For the refurbishment of existing residential buildings it can be demonstrated that the proposal will achieve at least EcoHomes „Very Good‟ standard. From 2013, proposals will need to demonstrate that at least „Excellent‟ standard will be achieved; For proposals for non-residential development up to 500 sq m floor space it can be demonstrated that the proposal will achieve at least BREEAM „Very Good‟ standard. For proposals for non-residential development above 500 sq m floor space it can be demonstrated that the proposal will achieve at least BREEAM „Excellent‟ standard. The council‟s required standard for commercial developments The council requires all new developments to achieve a level of performance equivalent to BREEAM excellent. Very good will be accepted only in those cases where developers can present robust arguments why an excellent rating is not viable for their development. Developers will also be required to install renewable energy systems on all new developments over 1,000 square meters. BREEAM Compliance Full pre-assessment certification under the relevant scheme, accompanied by a signed letter of explanation from a registered assessor* will be sufficient. Post construction validation / review will also be required. Occupancy of the building can only occur once this is received by the Vale of White Horse District Council. If a building fails to meet the post construction validation the planning condition cannot be discharged and the council may require the developer or occupier to submit full design stage certification for any future proposed development. * The assessor must supply assessor registration number as proof of registration with recognised body and lodgement number of assessment in question. The council‟s required standard for residential developments The council requires all new developments of ten or more dwellings to achieve the Sustainable Homes level specified in the table below and to install renewable energy systems to offset a proportion of each building‟s carbon emissions. Code for Sustainable Homes compliance Full pre-assessment certification under the relevant scheme, accompanied by a signed letter of explanation from a registered assessor* will be sufficient. Post construction validation will also be required. Occupancy of the building can only occur once this is received by the Vale of White Horse District Council. If a building fails to meet the post construction validation the planning condition cannot be discharged and the council may require the developer or occupier to submit full design stage certification for any future proposed development. Where phasing occurs on large developments a pre-assessment will be required for each phase to ensure dwellings built are compliant with the relevant level of the Code as required in this Supplementary Planning Document. *The assessor must supply assessor registration number as proof of registration with recognised body and lodgement number of

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West Oxfordshire District Council

Emerging

2010 - Code level 3 2013 - Code level 4 2016 - Code level 6 New dwellings will be expected to achieve at least Code for Sustainable Homes (or equivalent) Level 4 from 2013 and Code Level 6 from 2016 On larger residential sites, where CHP/DH schemes are feasible, at least Code Level 4 will need to be achieved All non-domestic developments will be expected to achieve at least BREEAM „very good‟ from 2013 and BREEAM „excellent‟ from 2016 All non-domestic developments on larger sites (of over 1000 m2 floorspace) will be expected to meet BREEAM „very good‟ or equivalent with immediate effect upon adoption of Core Strategy. Within strategic development sites specific elements/themes of the Code for Sustainable Homes/BREEAM will need to be achieved, relating to water consumption, surface water run-off and ecology. Minimum acceptable levels will be identified.

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Surrey

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Elmbridge Borough Council

Emerging

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Guildford Borough Council

Adopted

To reduce the carbon foot print of new development the Council will require where viable; Residential development of 10 or more dwellings to meet level four of the Code for Sustainable Homes in relation to the energy and CO2 emissions category, or higher as dictated by future legislation and guidance. Commercial development of over 1000m2 to meet the BREEAM 'very good' standard. Higher standards will be encouraged where feasible. N/A

Mole Valley District Council

Adopted

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Emerging

Runnymede Borough Council

Emerging

Emerging

The Council is committed to achieving the highest possible standards of sustainability in all development. As a minimum, the following must be demonstrated: All new-build residential units should achieve at least Code for Sustainable Homes level 4. All new build commercial units should achieve at least a BREEAM Excellent rating. In order to support the Core Strategy's overarching aim of achieving sustainable development, and to reduce the causes of and effects of climate change, new buildings and the redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing building stock will be required to: minimise energy use through its design, layout and orientation; maximise on-site recycling facilities and the re-use and recycling of materials used in construction; and meet at least Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes for housing, or BREEAM 'Very Good' construction standards for all other development, or higher as dictated by future legislation and guidance (Code Level 4 from 2013 and Code 6 by 2016). This must include a 10% reduction in total carbon emissions through the on-site installation and implementation of decentralised and renewable or lowcarbon energy sources. Applicants will be required to submit evidence to demonstrate how these requirements have been met unless it can be demonstrated that compliance is not technically or financially achievable having regard to the type of development involved and its design. Development as outlined below will incorporate sustainable construction features, as identified in the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM standard, to reduce the consumption of natural resources and to help deliver the Community Plan‟s aims to promote zero and low carbon development and bring about environmental improvements in existing buildings. Prior to 2011: Every additional dwelling unit commenced will achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3; Non-residential development (500m2 or more of net additional floorspace) will achieve a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) assessment to a Good standard41; From 2011 to and including 2013: Every additional dwelling unit commenced will achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4; Non-residential development (500 m2 or more of net additional floorspace) will achieve a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), assessment to a Very Good Standard; From 2014 to and including 31 March 201642: Every additional dwelling unit commenced will achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5; Non-residential development (500 m2 or more of net additional floorspace) will achieve a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) assessment to an Excellent Standard. From 2013 the design and construction of both new development and the refurbishment or extension of existing buildings will achieve energy and water efficiency standards equal to Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) level 4, and BREEAM equivalent standards for non domestic buildings. 20% of the energy used by buildings will come from a renewable source as identified in an 'energy statement'; From 2016 new housing will be designed and constructed to CSH zero carbon and six star water efficiency standards and new non domestic

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Using BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes within local planning policy buildings will achieve these standards by 2020. Over 30% of the energy required by buildings will come from renewable sources. The 2016 standards of sustainable construction will apply to all development at the DERA site irrespective of the date it is built;

Spelthorne Borough Council

Surrey Heath Borough Council

Adopted

Emerging

From 2013 all developments will be built with measures that optimise their sustainability in the 'materials, surface water run off, pollution, health and well-being, management and ecology' categories of the CSH. From 2016 all residential development will achieve maximum CSH point scores in all categories (2020 for non domestic buildings). The Council will support the provision of renewable energy, energy efficiency and promote sustainable development generally by:[…} e) encouraging developments to attain high energy efficiency and minimum impact on the environment to at least Code for Sustainable Homes – 3 star or BREEAM „very good‟ standard. It is recommended that a policy is pursued for requiring residential and nonresidential development to meet sustainability criteria, with higher standards encouraged. The following levels of building sustainability are recommended: Residential Level of Sustainability (Code for Sustainable Homes) Code Level 3 2010-2012 Code Level 4 2013-2015 Code level 6 2016 onwards

Tandridge District Council

Adopted

Waverley Borough Council Woking Borough Council

Emerging

Non-Residential BREEAM standard „Very Good‟ until replacement with Government guidance on non-residential buildings. The Council will encourage all residential development (either new build or conversion) to meet Code level 3 as set out in the published Code for Sustainable Homes. Commercial* development with a floor area of 500m2 or greater will be encouraged to meet the BREEAM “Very Good” standard. * Commercial includes all forms of non-residential development, for example social and leisure related development. N/A

Emerging

N/A

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West Sussex

Planning Authority

Status of CS (as of June 2010)

BREEAM/CSH policy

Adur District Council Arun District Council Chichester District Council Crawley Borough Council Horsham District Council

Emerging

All new development will be required, at the very least, to meet the BREEAM standard „Very Good‟ or equivalent.

Emerging

N/A

Emerging

Maintain aspirations for the highest BREEAM standard for all new buildings on CDC land.

Emerging

N/A

Emerging

A Vision for new Residential Development All new homes in the District will maximise opportunities to incorporate sound sustainable design and construction practice, that is recognised in the Code for Sustainable Homes and will achieve at least Level 1 of the Code and higher levels wherever possible. In addition, all larger developments, of 10 of more dwellings, will maximise opportunities for economies of scale to achieve at least Level 3 of the Code and higher levels wherever possible.

Mid Sussex District Council

Emerging

Worthing Borough Council

Emerging

A Vision for Non-residential Buildings Sustainable construction cannot simply be left to house builders. Therefore, all non-residential buildings will maximise the opportunities to incorporate sound sustainable design and construction practice. New offices, industrial and retail units and schools, which amount to over 1000m² floorspace, will be assessed against the BREEAM standards and will achieve at least the „Very Good‟ standard, or equivalent under a new system. All new residential developments will be required to achieve, as a minimum, Level 4 against the Code for Sustainable Homes. Non-residential buildings will be expected to achieve a minimum of a „Very Good‟ rating against the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). These requirements will be kept under review through the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) process and may increase later in the plan period to reflect changes to the national target for Code for Sustainable Homes and the equivalent for non-residential buildings. All new residential development must achieve as a minimum the national/regional/local targets and standards for sustainable construction with a particular emphasis on water efficiency. The Code for Sustainable Homes (or any national standards that supersede them) will be used in assessing such developments. Where viable and achievable, new residential development will be expected to go beyond those targets. All new non-residential development must achieve as a minimum the national/regional/local targets and standards for sustainable construction with a particular emphasis on water efficiency. The BREEAM standards (or any national standards that supersede them) will be used to assess any new non-residential developments. Where viable and achievable, new non-residential development will be expected to go beyond those. Developers will be expected to provide certification evidence of the levels achieved in the relevant codes at the planning application stage.

Where to find more information 1. For general information on using BREEAM/CSH within local planning policy please visit the planning webpage of the BREEAM Website http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=268 or the public section of the BREEAM Extranet http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=155 2. Call 01923 664462 or email [email protected] with ‘BREEAM and Planning’ in the subject line. 3. BRE’s Sustainable Communities Team is able to directly assist Local Planning Authorities in setting requirements for BREEAM and the CSH. Interested parties should contact Karen Young on 01923 664656 or [email protected].

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