Purpose

Policy SCR6 of the LPPU sets out energy use
standards that new residential development is required to meet. The
Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD sets out the information
that applicants are required to submit in order
to demonstrate compliance with the energy use standards in
the policy. It is proposed to amend the SPD to enable the Standard
Assessment Procedure (SAP) to be used for applications for schemes
of up to 25 dwellings (including a maximum of 9 flats). Currently
SAP can only be used for minor applications of up to 9 dwellings,
with the more complicated PHPP (Passivhaus) tool required for
schemes of 10 dwellings or more. The proposed amendment to the SPD
will be subject to public consultation.

Decision

(1) 
To approve the
amendments to the Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary
Planning Document (SPD).
 
(2) 
To approve the updated
version of Energy Summary Tool 1.
 
(3) 
To delegate authority
to the Head of Planning to make any editorial changes, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment and
Sustainable Development, prior to consultation on the amendments to
the Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD.
 
(4) 
To authorize officers
to undertake public consultation on amendments to the Sustainable
Construction SPD.