Policy information sourced from the Slough Core Strategy

CORE POLICY 8 (SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT)

All development in the Borough shall be sustainable, of a high quality design, improve the quality of the environment and address the impact of climate change.

Sustainable Design and Construction Principles

All development should, where feasible, include measures to:

  • Minimise the consumption and unnecessary use of energy, particularly from non renewable sources;
  • Recycle waste;
  • Generate energy from renewable resources;
  • Reduce water consumption; and
  • Incorporate sustainable design and construction techniques, including the use of recycled and energy efficient building materials.

High Quality Design

All development will:

  • Be of a high quality design that is practical, attractive, safe, accessible and adaptable;
  • Respect its location and surroundings;
  • Provide appropriate public space, amenity space and landscaping as an integral part of the design; and
  • Be in accordance with the Spatial Strategy in terms of its height, scale, massing and architectural style.

The design of all development within the existing residential areas should respect the amenities of adjoining occupiers and reflect the street scene and the local distinctiveness of the area.

Pollution

Development shall not:

  • Give rise to unacceptable levels of pollution including air pollution, dust, odour, artificial lighting or noise;
  • Cause contamination or a deterioration in land, soil or water quality; and
  • Be located on polluted land, areas affected by air pollution or in noisy environments unless the development incorporates appropriate mitigation measures to limit the adverse effects on occupiers and other appropriate receptors.

Flooding

Development will only be permitted where it is safe and it can be demonstrated that there is minimal risk of flooding to the property and it will not impede the flow of floodwaters, increase the risk of flooding elsewhere or reduce the capacity of a floodplain; and

Development must manage surface water arising from the site in a sustainable manner which will also reduce the risk of flooding and improve water quality.

Policy information sourced from the Slough Core Strategy