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Energy Efficiency in Construction and Planning

Energy efficiency should be an important aspect of any construction project and is increasingly being delt with within the planning system.  We hope that the information below is helpful.

Planning Policy Statement 22 (PPS22)

This new Planning Policy Statement replaces Planing Policy Guidance note (PPG) 22.  It sets out the Government's planning policies for renewable energy, which planning authorities should have regard to when preparing local development documents and when taking planning decisions.
Link: PPS 22 (CLG)

Planning for Renewable Energy

This guidance has been prepared by the Town and Country Planning Association and outlines the policy requirements and key issues that need to be considered by local planning authorities (LPAs) when preparing policies for renewable energy.
Link: Planning for Renewable Energy (pdf)

This website for the local authority planning community offers an wide range of links to articles, papers and other documents that planners will find of use when assessing planning applications for renewable energy developments and/or formulating planning policy in their local authority
LINK: DTI Resource Bank

Sustainable Energy By Design

In January 2006 The Town and Country Planning Association produced a guide entitled 'Sustainable Energy by Design'.  This guide aims to show how sustainable energy can be integrated into the planning, design and development of new and existing communities. The guide is provided for local authorities, developers, investors and managers in the public and private sectors. It promotes opportunities for
sustainable energy and considers the role of the planning system, communities, other stakeholders and delivery bodies.
Link: Sustainable Energy By Design (pdf)