… on the Secretary of State to ensure that by 2050 net carbon dioxide and other GHG emissions are reduced by at least 100% when compared to 1990 levels. In other words, the UK has committed to reach a net zero carbon position by 2050. 4.6 Although local authorities need to comply with a range of environmental and planning legislation, which together contribute to meeting the government’s national target…
… Plan, all major residential developments (i.e. 10 or more dwellings) are expected to achieve net zero carbon development. As a minimum there needs to be at least a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions (relative to the Building Regulations) achieved through on-site measures as part of the actual development (for example, energy efficient lights, triple glazing, low carbon heating systems, solar PV…
… panels etc), and any remaining emissions must be offset either by the developer directly using other land or through a monetary contribution payable to the Council so as to achieve net zero carbon development. Contributions are secured by way of planning obligations contained in Section 106 Agreements. 4.13 At present receipts are modest (c £24,000) due to the time-lag in between the grant…