Including 7 closely related terms such as buildings, building, and council.
… emissions? There were two key aspects of this topic that members were asked to focus on: a) The information, advice, support and incentives that the public would need to motivate, and enable, them to undertake retrofitting work on their properties; and b) The acceptability of using local council powers to require retrofitting activities to reduce emissions from buildings. Retrofitting…
… In principle, we support the use of regulation to require people to retrofit their home. • Supported by 62% of members. Our support for regulation to require people to undertake retrofitting would increase with the condition... Retrofitting Condition 3.1 That there is recognition that buildings are not all the same. The requirement, and any support to do it, needs to be targeted so the poorest…
… rated buildings are done first. Agreed by 89% of members. Retrofitting Condition 3.2 That affordability is taken into account. Agreed by 88% of members. Retrofitting Condition 3.3 That VAT is removed from specialist items used for retrofitting. Agreed by 82% of members. 12 Retrofitting Condition 3.4 That DIY is encouraged, with experts then able to undertake an assessment…
… Condition 4.1 That conservatories and permitted buildings should be included. Agreed by 76% of members. Retrofitting Condition 4.2 That the extent of retrofitting required by the planning permission would be in proportion to the size of the house and extension. Agreed by 75% of members. Retrofitting Condition 4.3 That the energy consumption of the whole property needs to be reduced…
…, in proportion to the size of the extension / alteration. Agreed by 73% of members. Retrofitting Resolution 5 In principle, we support introducing policies in Devon that link Council tax and business rates to energy efficiency performance. • Supported by 71% of members. Our support for linking a property's energy efficiency to the level of council tax and business rates paid would increase…