Policy information sourced from the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.

CC8.1: Mitigating Climate Change and Reducing Carbon Emissions

The Council will support proposals that help combat climate change and ensure the borough becomes more resilient, sustainable and adaptable to climate change. New development will need to demonstrate how it is contributing positively towards:

A carbon neutral Watford

Developments are expected to contribute towards the borough becoming carbon neutral and reducing the overall environmental impact.

Sustainable construction

Proposals need to consider how they will affect the environment from start to finish including the construction process and how occupants will use the building and surrounding area.

New buildings

New buildings will need to be high quality, use resources efficiently, reduce pollution, be safe to live in and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Cumulative development

New development should consider opportunities associated with cumulative development. This includes materials used in construction, the layout of the scheme and measures that will create a comfortable micro-climate such as light, shading and landscaping.

Low carbon and renewable energy

On site low carbon and renewable energy technologies will be encouraged, particularly where the scale of growth can support community energy networks.

For more information, please see the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.