Policy BD4: Energy Efficient Construction

Developers will be required to show how they have reduced the carbon footprint of their development by:

• 1. demonstrating that the choice of materials has been made considering not only the ‘fit’ with village design, but also ensuring that the energy costs are close to carbon-neutral in the production and use of all materials;
• 2. maximising the insulation of roof, walls and windows;
• 3. installing heating systems that are energy efficient and use renewable energy, heat recovery and solar gain to reduce the carbon footprint;
• 4. including on all roofs energy efficient solar panels that are oriented between SW and SE for optimal efficiency such that they provide 2kWp for 1 & 2-bedroom houses, 3kWp for a 3-bedroom house and 4kWp for a house with 4 or more bedrooms;
• 5. including for every house a dedicated 32A 230/240V single phase AC supply for electric vehicle charging, compliant with Section 6 of the IET Code of Practice for EV Charging Equipment Installation;
• 6. ensuring that street lighting is energy efficient;
• 7. demonstrating that serious consideration has been given to reducing the requirement for the use of cars for social and employment activities;
• 8. minimising, recycling and re-using waste wherever possible.