Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

The Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and Companion Document (Developers Guidance Note for the 10% Renewable Energy Requirement of South East Plan Policy NRM11) provide sustainable design and construction advice for new developments. This means including environmentally friendly technologies and materials (e.g. those that produce renewable energy) in the construction of buildings and structures.

This document was adopted on 28 May 2010 following a period of public consultation from 9 February to 23 March 2010.

Advice on issues such as water resource management, flood risk management, biodiversity, waste, sustainable transport and health safety and well-being can also be found in the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.  The Council will encourage new development to exceed current statutory standards for sustainability in construction and design and to set new standards for excellence.

This SPD also provides guidance to householders on their permitted development rights to install limited forms of renewable energy/ low carbon technology on their home, without the need to apply for planning permission.

The document is free to download at the bottom of this page. Alternatively this SPD can be purchased for £10.00 plus £1.00 postage and packaging. The Companion Document can also be purchased for £3 plus 50p postage and packaging.

To buy a copy, please send a cheque made payable to:

• Wokingham Borough Council to PO Box 157, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1WR.