Including 11 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and carbon emissions.
… and covers all those topics already required to be set out in a sustainability statement. The checklist sets out best practice standards and guidance in relation to: Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions Maximising the use of sustainable materials Minimising waste and increasing recycling Conserving water resources Incorporating green infrastructure Sustainable drainage and pollution…
…(); });;}()); Introduction The Planning for Climate Change consultation documents have been produced in the context of the following: The declaration of an environment and climate emergency by the UK Parliament in 2019; Government’s statutory commitment to cut UK emissions and reach net zero by 2050, and; Dorset Council’s climate and ecological emergency declaration in 2019. Dorset Council is preparing…
… in decision making. The Natural Environment, Climate and Ecology Strategy (2023) has weight as a material consideration. Carbon neutral or low carbon credentials of a development will be viewed positively as part of the overall planning assessment. The National Design Guide should be reflected in development proposals. The Sustainability checklist is supplementary to the position statement and sets out…