Policy information sourced from the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan
KBR35: RENEWABLE ENERGY
A: To mitigate emissions that worsen climate change it is essential that buildings in the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area minimise energy use and maximise energy efficiency and the production and use of renewable energy to meet their needs.
B: Major development must minimise energy use and maximise the proportion of energy used from renewable sources sources, and medium development and substantial refurbishment of existing buildings is also encouraged to do so. Such development should consume significantly less non-renewable energy than the development it replaces. Such development should:
- demonstrate that it has taken all reasonable steps to minimise energy use and maximise energy efficiency;
- demonstrate that systems have been designed to operate at optimum efficiency e.g. low return water temperatures;
- facilitate the reduced use of unregulated energy on-site where technically feasible and commercially viable;
- maximise the proportion of renewable energy generated on-site consistent with local amenity, the character of any Conservation Area and Policy KBR9 (Roofscapes and balconies);
- facilitate the maximum use of renewable energy from off-site sources for example by the provision of space for battery storage that takes fire risk into account; and
- be future-proofed where practical.
C: If renewable energy cannot reasonably be used, then gas boilers achieving the lowest dry NOx emissions (measured at 0% excess O2 ) should be selected.
D: Where back-up generators are provided, alternatives to diesel generators should be considered to minimise impact on air quality.
E: Development seeking to comply with sustainability standards is encouraged to maximise electricity usage over other forms of energy generation that can have adverse impacts on air quality.
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan