Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Local Development Framework - Core Strategy 2007
CS 6: Sustainability in New Developments
Proposals for development should result in a sustainable environment and reduce, or have a neutral impact upon, pollution and climate change. The Council will expect proposals to demonstrate how sustainable construction and design can be incorporated to improve the energy efficiency of development - both new build and conversion.
In order to conserve natural resources, minimise waste and encourage recycling, the Council will ensure that new development:
- minimises the use of energy in the scheme by using an appropriate layout, building design and orientation;
- minimises the emission of pollutants, including noise, water and light pollution, into the wider environment;
- has no adverse effects on water quality, and helps reduce potential water consumption, for example by the use of water conservation and recycling measures and by minimising off-site water discharge by using methods such as sustainable urban drainage;
- avoids increasing the risk of, or from, flooding;
- minimises the energy requirements of construction, for example by using sustainable construction technologies and encouraging the recycling of materials;
- encourages the use of renewable energy by the incorporation of production facilities within the design of the scheme;
- incorporates waste management processes, for example for the recycling of water and waste. The waste hierarchy (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Recover-Dispose) should be applied to all stages of development design, construction and final operation.
For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Core Strategy 2007