Energy Efficiency Policies
The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan is pioneering in placing climate change at its core, and will help ensure Central Lincolnshire is a net zero carbon area. This trailblazing approach will also lead the way for other areas to follow in tackling climate change. The Local Plan contains a set of policies which are ambitious and ground breaking aimed at making Central Lincolnshire net zero carbon, including in making sure new homes are efficient, attracting renewable energy generation, and ensuring new homes are adaptable to climate change.
The plan includes a number of new policies including in relation to climate change and biodiversity amongst others and planning decisions will now be made against these policies.
Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023
Energy Statements- New Buildings (Residential or Commercial)
In line with the Local Plan Policies, Energy Statements and a completed Energy Checklist will be required with applications for new commercial or residential buildings which should show compliance with S6, S7 and S8.
A design guide and associated checklist have been produced and are available below:
Energy Efficiency Design Guide
Residential Checklist
Non-residential checklist
FAQs
Providing an Energy Statement Guidance and Template
Householder Extensions, Changes of Use and Other Development
For all other applications for development proposals including changes of use, redevelopment of a building, or an extension to an existing building, the applicant is encouraged to consider all opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of that building (including the original building, if it is being extended).
A statement should accompany your application detailing how it has considered Policy S13. Such developments should consider the potential to incorporate some or all the following measures:
- Installation of PV panels on the roof, ideally on elevations within 30° of south
- Use of highly efficient external windows and doors
- Replacement of gas mains connections with heat pump
- Installation of a water butt, preferably of 100l or more, to harvest rain fall
There is also potential to improve the energy efficiency of buildings through enhanced insulation and ventilation and this may be something you could incorporate.