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The Technical Advice Note 22 (TAN 22) Planning for Sustainable Buildings has set out the Welsh Assembly Government's guidance for local planning authorities and developers to deliver sustainable buildings.
This will support the innovative planning policy published in 2009 which set a minimum standard for sustainability for most new buildings proposed in Wales.
For new homes this will reduce their carbon emissions by more than 31 per cent compared to current building regulations through energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, reduce the consumption of water and use more sustainable materials.
Housing proposals will be expected to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and non-domestic buildings will be expected to meet the BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard as a minimum.
Environment Minister Jane Davidson said: "Homes and other buildings account for 40 per cent of our total carbon emissions so clearly cutting this source of greenhouse gases will have a big impact in reducing our carbon footprint."
Further information:
Welsh Assembly Government
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