Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Core Strategy

CS11 : Sustainable construction

  1. The Council will expect new development to be constructed to the following standards (taking into account the overall viability of the proposed development at the time the application is made):
    1. New housing: to a minimum of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, or future nationally described standards (justified by local evidence if required). To achieve Level 4, the Council may require (through the DMP) or encourage (through supplementary guidance) minimum standards for some tradeable Code elements to be provided in particular locations or for particular types of housing development.
    2. Relevant non-residential development of new or replacement buildings, or extensions to existing structures: to a minimum of BREEAM ‘very good’.
  2. The Council will work with developers and other partners to encourage and promote the development of decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy (including combined heat and power) as a means to help future development meet zero-carbon standards affordably.
    1. Where a major development is planned that generates, is within, or is adjacent to an area of significant heat density, it will be expected that the potential to create, or connect to, a district heating network is fully investigated. Such developments will be identified in the DMP where possible.
    2. Where a district heat network exists or is planned, or where there is potential to utilise waste heat, the Council may require - where feasible and viable - development in these areas to be designed to facilitate its use and connect to it.

This policy will be implemented through:

  • DMP policies, including in relation to provision of decentralised energy networks in Redhill.
  • Allowable Solutions framework/Community Energy Fund.
  • Design and Parking SPD.
  • Sustainability self-assessment.
  • Consideration and determination of planning applications and appeals.

Indicators used to monitor this policy will include:

  • Developments achieving the required standards of Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM.

Evidence base:

  • Sustainability Appraisal

For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Core Strategy