Design: South West Checklist for Sustainable Development - Consultation Launch

The draft has been developed by a Task Group of regional and local partners including the South West Regional Assembly, South West Regional Development Agency, Government Office of the South West, Bristol City Council, Housing Corporation, Environment Agency, English Nature and the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development.

The sustainable development tool already has the backing of a range of national, regional and local partners, as well as being supported in the region's draft Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) and by the Way Ahead Initiative’s “New Ideas for Sustainable Growth” publication launched in April. It has also been designed to directly complement the Government’s forthcoming Code for Sustainable Homes.

Sustainable Development 

With the South West preparing for significant levels of growth over the coming years, tools to help local authorities, developers and other stakeholders deliver sustainable communities will become more important than ever. Regional versions of the Checklist are being rolled out to every English Region in the hope that they will offer a consistent framework for regions and local authorities to set out sustainability criteria based on good and best practice while also offering developers a level playing field.

Consultation ends on 3rd July and a draft version can be downloaded at the our south west web site with a set of consultation questions, a detailed set of FAQ's and an introductory leaflet.

Sustainable Construction 

Future Foundations is helping to build a better South West by promoting Sustainable construction.  Sustainable Construction is new building and refurbishment that promotes environmental, social and economic gains now and for the future. This, within the broader concept of Sustainable Development, is about creating a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come. It means recognising that our economy, environment and social well-being are interdependent.  See the future foundations web site for more information.

WWF-UK conserves endangered species, protects threatened habitats and addresses global threats. WWF-UK finds long-term solutions that benefit both people and nature.  See WWF-UK's web site for more information.

BRE's mission is to develop a better world and its vision is to make an unmistakable imprint on a highly regarded and sustainable built environment. See BRE's web site for more information.