Policy information sourced from Barnet Colindale AAP 2010
6.1 Energy Hierarchy
Development in Colindale will make the fullest contribution to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change and to minimise emissions of carbon dioxide and reduce consumption of natural resources. The following hierarchy will be used to assess applications:
- Using less energy, in particular by adopting sustainable design and construction measures, in accordance with London Plan Policy 4A.3 and the London Borough of Barnet’s SPD on Sustainable Design and Construction (June 2007);
- Supplying energy efficiently, in particular by prioritising decentralised energy generation, in accordance with London Plan Policy 4A.6 and Policy 6.2 of the AAP to provide a CHP and district heating system; and
- Using renewable energy, in accordance with London Plan Policy 4A.7 and the Council’s SPD on Sustainable Design and Construction.
For more information please see the Colindale AAP 2010