Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Core Strategy

CS27- Sustainable Buildings

To reduce the carbon foot print of new development the Council will expect, where viable both financially and technically, residential development of 10 or more dwellings to meet level four of the Code for Sustainable Homes in relation to the energy and CO2 emissions category, or higher as dictated by future legislation and guidance.

Higher standards will be encouraged where feasible.

The design of all new developments should facilitate the recycling and composting of waste.

All developments should consider the use of sustainable construction techniques that promote the reuse and recycling of building materials.

All applications for new development should include a completed copy of the Council’s Climate Neutral Checklist.

Large scale residential or commercial developments identified in future DPDs that address development management and site allocations will be required to consider the use of community based systems for the provision of heat and power.

An Energy Assessment should be submitted with planning applications to demonstrate how these criteria will be met. In the event that these criteria are not met, robust evidence will need to be submitted to show why they are not technically or financially achievable having regard to the type of development involved and its design.

The Council will explore opportunities for decentralised and renewable or low-carbon energy sources.

For more information please see the Elmbridge Core Strategy