Book Description

This short paper shows how the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and the Code for Sustainable Homes are being used by local authorities to deliver their sustainable development objectives through the planning system. It outlines the findings of the workshop 'Sustainability through planning', held at BRE on 17th July 2007, a chance for local authority planners to discuss how to encourage sustainable housing through the planning system. The paper summarises the topics that are covered in more detail in BR498. 4 pages.

Contents

Background
Sustainable development, policies and regulation
What are BREEAM, EcoHomes and the Code for Sustainable Homes?
Sustainability checklists and GreenPrint
Potential barriers to success
Analysis of local authority use of BREEAM
Sustainability through planning workshop
References

Key Information

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Author

J Prior and C Williams

Date

17-Apr-2008

ISBN

978-1-84806-036-4

Subject/keywords

BRE Information Paper IP3/08, sustainable housing, sustainable development, local authorities, planning.

Publisher

BREPress

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