Planners support pack (England)

Energy Saving Trust recommendations for planning policies

The Energy Saving Trust works with planning authorities across the UK. Based on our experience of working with planning professionals, we have developed a set of recommended good practice planning policies to be included in Core Strategies and other Development Plan Documents (DPDs). This document gives an overview of the Energy Saving Trust's recommendations.

Energy Saving Trust planning recommendations: Case studies

To accompany the Energy Saving Trust's recommendations for planning policies, this living case study document provides up to date examples of where each of our recommendations have been replicated in Core Strategies and other DPDs. These examples, from local authorities in England, include existing and proposed policies and will be regularly reviewed to reflect the changing status of DPDs.

Briefing note: The Code for Sustainable Homes - New build housing

This briefing note sets out the details of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which sets six levels of sustainability for new build housing in England. The note explains its relevance and the action that local authorities need to take.

Case study: The Code for Sustainable Homes - Daventry District Council and South Northamptonshire Council

A case study describing how Daventry District Council and South Northamptonshire Council issued a joint Supplementary Planning Document on energy and development to build to standards above building regulations using the Code for Sustainable Homes.

For information on improving the energy efficiency of current housing stock, see our case study on Milton Keynes planning policy .

Case study: Uttlesford District Council's Supplementary Planning Document on home extensions

A case study describing Uttlesford District Council's Supplementary Planning Document on home extensions. This is an example of best practice in using the planning system to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing buildings.

We also have an advice service for members of the public. If you receive general enquiries about energy efficiency and renewables you can refer them to their local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012, or to our Consumer website.