Including 6 closely related terms such as energy consumption, energy efficiency, and energy.
… Executive summary As concerns about climate change have risen, and energy costs are increasing, many people are looking for ways to adapt and retrofit their houses to make them more energy efficient. This can be more challenging in a listed building, which has been designated as a result of its special architectural or historic interest in a national context. Local authorities have a statutory duty…
… Council Local Plan, which will provide any new policy on matters such as energy efficiency and will seek to address climate change through planning in a holistic way. Position statement 1 - Sustainable design and construction Position statement 1 provides guidance on how the Council will consider planning applications for new built development with reference to sustainable design and construction…
… statement setting out how they are addressing matters such as energy efficiency, sustainable materials and adaptation. The checklist will be an effective way of establishing how applicants should prepare their sustainability statements, as required by the local list. This should assist in consistency in what is submitted by applicants. The checklist covers various topics that relate to existing policy…
… 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…
… to have special regard to the desirability of preserving listed buildings, their settings and any features of special architectural or historic interest they possess. This document has been prepared to outline the importance of the historic heritage and issues to consider when looking at energy efficiency in Listed Buildings. Summary of contents Around 1.5% of buildings in England and Wales…