Reduction of Carbon in New Development SPD

The document has been produced in conjunction with Bioregional and Edgars who are specialists in providing advice and support in relation to sustainability and carbon.

The SPD provides more detailed advice and guidance on policies in the adopted Local Plans and must be considered as part of preparing Sustainability and Energy Statements for major and minor development.

The SPD elaborates on how new developments can meet low carbon requirements through:

• Energy and Carbon Reduction; and
• Sustainable Construction.

The SPD, Report of Consultation and Adoption Statement can be viewed below:

• Reduction of Carbon in New Development Supplementary Planning Document(.pdf)(12MB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window)
• Report of Consultation(.pdf)(509KB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window)
• Adoption Statement(.pdf)(195KB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window)

The Council has a number of examples of delivering low carbon development and improving energy efficiency in existing buildings:

• Air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels used for new affordable homes in Chilwell and Bramcote
• Improving energy efficiency of existing buildings including external wall insulation in Eastwood