Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20432
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: BWEA
Representation Summary:
While building regulations will be strengthened over the next decade, BWEA recommend the inclusion of a discrete policy on sustainable design and construction methods, and the introduction of minimum efficiency standards for extensions, change of use conversions, and refurbishments / listed building restorations. Such a policy would help ensure increases in energy efficiency within the existing building stock, as well as in new build development. BWEA recommend looking at the Renewable Energy Toolkit for planners, developers and consultants, developed by the London Energy Partnership for further guidance.