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National and Regional Policy
In July 2007 the Government announced that all new homes will be Zero Carbon 
from 2016.
from 2016. For an overview of current regional and national sustainable construction policy please visit the Devon Sustainable Buildings Initiative and click on ‘Sustainable Construction Policy Briefing’.
and click on ‘Sustainable Construction Policy Briefing’. Local Policy
Torbay Council encourages all new development to consider its impact on the environment and to incorporate design features to mitigate this impact. Achieving higher score levels within the BREEAM, Code for Sustainable Homes or South West Sustainability Checklist assessment methods can provide evidence of the consideration given to sustainability within a development.
New development is required to be designed with regard to the relevant policies within the Torbay Local Plan 1995 – 2011. Policies with particular regard to sustainable construction include:
- W5 – New development and the minimisation of waste
- W7 – Development and waste recycling facilities
- EP1 – Energy efficient design
- EP2 – Renewable energy
- EP10 – Water supply
- T2 – Transport hierarchy
- T3 - Cycling
Developers and house builders should view the Torbay Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document which encourages high quality developments that have minimal impact on natural resources.
Related Websites
Contact Environmental Policy & Sustainability
- Tel: 01803 207751
- Email: sustainability@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208882
