Sustainable Low-Carbon Buildings - SPD

The document provides guidance on the implementation of policies within the adopted Local Plan which promote sustainable drainage, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in new development.

All planning applications will be expected to show how these sustainability issues have been taken into account in the design of the scheme by submitting an Energy Statement with the application. Larger schemes, for example a new dwelling or offices, wil be required to incorporate renewable energy into the scheme to reduce the overall predicted carbon dioxide emissions by at least 10%.

New requirements for all planning applications
The requirements apply to all planning applications, including householder and outline applications, received from 1st January 2008.

Sustainable Low-carbon Buildings - full SPD

Summary of new requirements of the Sustainable Low-carbon Buildings SPD

If you are submitting a householder application you can use this simplified householder form as the basis of your Energy Statement. Please refer to the full SPD if you are submitting an application for non-residential development or for 1 or more dwellings.

Production of the SPD
The SPD was adopted by Executive Committee on 1 October 2007.

A Sustainability Appraisal has informed the production of the SPD.

A Statement of Consultation for the SPD is also published together with an Adoption Statement.

For further information please contact the Planning Policy team on 01789 260337, by emailing planning@stratford-dc.gov.uk, or by fax on 01789 260306.