Energy efficiency and BREEAM standards

Energy efficiency for all new development will be considered from both the macro (site design and layout) and micro (building construction) scale, as it is essential that they respect the needs and opportunities within the wider site context as well as in relation to the individual building(s). As some good practice energy saving measures may have building regulations implications, such as passive or active solar installations, advice should be sought accordingly. BREEAM sets benchmarks for standard categories of development, such as offices, retail developments, education buildings and healthcare buildings, and offers a bespoke scheme for non-standard buildings. In this regard the LDP policy seeks to promote BREEAM 'excellent' standards and similar appraisal procedures to be used, and will require them for major applications.