Policy information sourced from the Tandridge District Core Strategy
Sustainable Construction
The Council will encourage all residential development (either new build or conversion) to meet Code level 3 as set out in the published Code for Sustainable Homes. Commercial* development with a floor area of 500m2 or greater will be encouraged to meet the BREEAM “Very Good” standard.
All new residential development (either new build or conversion) and commercial* development with a floor area of 500m2 or greater will be required to reach a minimum percentage saving in CO2 emissions through the incorporation of on-site renewable energy (as set out in the table below). The requirement varies according to the type of development and in the case of dwellings, the size of development.
| Development Type | Percentage savings in Carbon Dioxide emissions through the provision of renewable energy technologies |
|---|---|
| Dwellings (1-9 units) | 10% |
| Dwellings (10 + units) | 20%** |
| Commercial* (500m2+) | 10% |
Development over 5000m2 will be expected to incorporate combined heat and power or similar technology.
Small scale renewable energy projects will be permitted except where there are overriding environmental, heritage, landscape, amenity or other constraints.
* Commercial includes all forms of non-residential development, for example social and leisure related development.
** Only where a developer can satisfy the Council why the higher target of 20% cannot be achieved will the lower target of 10% be applied.
For more information please see the Tandridge District Core Strategy