Increasingly the planning process requires that a formal statement is included on how a proposed development will contribute towards local sustainability. Many local authorities now set minimum standards for performance against BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes and may require that developer give due consideration to a wide range of measures to encourage local sustainability at an early stage of the proposed design.

Carpenter Davies Partnership have the necessary experience to provide sustainability statements to accompany planning submissions for mixed use and other developments and will work with you to produce documentation which shows a clear and robust analysis of options. Our services include: -

- Analysis of targets set by planning and implications for development;
- Consideration of applicability of low and zero carbon technologies;
- Pre-assessment advice on BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes;
- Validation of targets set by planners and commercial or other justification for adopting a lower target.

Our guidance will enable you to understand at the earliest stages what the implications of the planning requirements are on your proposed designs and provide answers which will show a robust approach to planning officers.