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Representation ID: 22290

Received: 21/01/2022

Respondent: Miss Jodi Stokes

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy and BREEAM Standards

9.9 Draft Policy CC7 (Renewable and Low Carbon Energy and BREEAM Standards) requires that major developments creating ten or more homes or non-residential floorspace of 1,000 sqm gross or more (whether new build or conversion) must achieve a 19% carbon reduction improvement upon the requirements within Building Regulations Approved Document, Part L 2013, or achieve any higher standard than this that is required under new national planning policy or building regulations; and, in addition b) incorporate generation of energy from renewable or low carbon sources sufficient to off-set at least 20% of the estimated residual energy demand of the development on completion. All new build non-residential developments, student housing and care homes of 1,000 sqm gross or more should achieve the relevant BREEAM Standard. We agree that this policy requirement is appropriate and in line with the requirements of the revised NPPF.