BC information listed above.
consultation plan economic study demographic profile study site specific flood risk assessment noise impact assessment energy strategy and associated feasibility study ecological impact assessment ecology strategy and associated mitigation/compensation plan contaminated land site investigation and risk assessment report remediation strategy transport assessment or statement travel plans movement framework design and access statement microclimatic simulation/study report landscape design/green infrastructure plan or strategy design specifications site drainage plan waste management plan site drawing and masterplan
How are they measured? As outlined above there is a very wide range of information or data requirements which require a multitude of input types. During Step 1, for instance the ‘Energy strategy’ Issue is assessed by the submission of a detailed energy strategy for the development where the developer commits to achieving set reductions in CO2 emissions based on a set baseline. 11 credits are available for this Issue in total and, for example, one credit can be achieved by reducing the CO2 emissions by 10% while 11 credits can be achieved if the development is carbon neutral. In Step 3, in the Resource and Energy Category, there is a Sustainable buildings Issue. In this Issue. where there is a total of six credits available, six credits can be achieved if the individual buildings are designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding rating’. • How does the methodology consider interactions with the natural environment and/or place making principles? Interactions with Natural Environment/ Place Making
As outlined above as evident from the various Sections and Issues, interaction with the natural environment is critical natural environment to the BC and environmental sustainability is one of the key drivers. BC contains a whole range of issues within various Category that will contribute to placing making including; Governance -Consultation plan, Consultation and engagement and Design review
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