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Is the development sited and designed in accordance with the sequential test set out in PPS 25?

1. Site is within Brighton & Hove Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Zone 1 (Low probality of flooding). If site is greater than 1ha, a site specific Flood Risk Assessment as per PPS25 must be carried out, and the impact of hard surfaces and surface water run-off considered. Layout and design of development reduces risk of flooding on the site, and incorporates measures to reduce the potential of the development to increase flooding in the adjacent and surrounding area.
2. Site is located within SFRA Flood Zone 2 (medium probability of flooding). Sequential Test indicates that there are no reasonably available alternative sites in Zone 1. Proposed uses are either “water compatible”, “less vulnerable”, or “more vulnerable”. No “highly vulnerable” uses within the development application. Sequential approach has been applied to direct more vulnerable uses to the areas within the site of lowest risk. Site specific Flood Risk Assessment must be carried out as per PPS25. Layout and design of development reduces risk of flooding on the site, and incorporates measures to reduce the potential of the development to increase flooding in the adjacent and surrounding area. Management and mitigation measures from the Brighton & Hove SFRA have been taken into account.
3. Site is located within SFRA Flood Zone 3a (high probability of flooding). Sequential Test indicates that there are no reasonably available alternative sites in Flood Zone 1 or 2. Proposed uses are “less vulnerable” or “water compatible”, no “highly vulnerable” uses are proposed. Sequential approach has been applied to direct more vulnerable uses to the areas within the site of lowest risk. Site specific Flood Risk Assessment must be carried out as per PPS25. Layout and design of development reduces risk of flooding on the site and incorporates measures to reduce the potential of the development to increase flooding in the adjacent and surrounding area. Design measures incorporated to reduce the depth and speed of flooding to adjacent and surrounding properties. Demonstration that residual risks of flooding (after existing and proposed flood management and mitigation measures are taken into account) are acceptable.
4. As in B, but development proposal includes “highly vulnerable” uses.
5. As in C, but development proposal includes “highly vulnerable” uses.

NB: Essential infrastructure developments of the type acceptable in Zone 3b is unlikely to be covered by this checklist.

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Following a comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment, what measures have been taken to reduce the contribution the development may make to flash flooding?

1. Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:100 year rain events
2. Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:250 year rain events
3. Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from at least 1:500 year events

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The development seeks to reduce the likelihood of contributing to a heat island effect through on-site:

1. Provision of appropriate shaded green space and tree cover
2. A green roof covering at least 25% of the total roof area or 25% vegetated walls of total wall surface in the development (please use “justification” box to specify % in each case).
3. Design to enable air-flow throughout the development
4. Passive cooling designed-in and solar shading
5. Open water and fountains in public spaces
6. Shaded public spaces and footpaths

Note: On warm summer days, the air in urban areas can be 6-8°F hotter than surrounding areas. Scientists call these areas “urban heat islands”. This is due to building materials (particularly darker materials such as tarmac, and heavier materials such as concrete) absorbing and radiating heat. A financial contribution towards off-site tree/shrub planting may be required.

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Was a feasibility study for grey water recycling produced? If so, what percentage of buildings will be supplying water to the development-scale recycling system?

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Was a feasibility study for rainwater harvesting was produced? If so, what percentage of buildings will be utilised in the rainwater harvesting system?

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What steps will the developer take to prepare an energy strategy for the proposed development to optimise the energy consumption of the site?

1. Minimising energy demand for the site through orientation and passive solar design and passive ventilation
2. Maximising the thermal efficiency of individual buildings through thermal mass and insulation
3. Minimising demand for water heating, space heating and cooling, lighting and power in individual dwellings through efficient equipment and controls
4. Calculating the residual energy demand for the site
5. Maximising the amount of the residual demand which can be provided through on-site generated zero carbon energy (either collective or on individual dwellings/units)
6. Meeting the remaining demand efficiently supplied through low carbon technologies, e.g. CHP (non-renewable fuels), district heating and cooling, ground source heating and cooling

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What steps will the developer take to prepare an energy strategy for the proposed development to optimise the energy consumption of the site?

1. Minimising energy demand for the site through orientation and passive solar design and passive ventilation
2. Maximising the thermal efficiency of individual buildings through thermal mass and insulation
3. Minimising demand for water heating, space heating and cooling, lighting and power in individual dwellings through efficient equipment and controls
4. Calculating the residual energy demand for the site
5. Maximising the amount of the residual demand which can be provided through on-site generated low or zero carbon energy (either collective or on individual dwellings/units)

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Will the development be zero carbon (i.e.emit no annual net CO₂ emissions resulting from energy use)? If not, will residual CO₂ emissions be offset?

Please use “justification” box to specify predicted annual CO₂ emissions and, if applicable, proposed measure to off-set.

1. CO₂ emissions are reduced by up to 20% through the use of LZC technologies and residual emissions are off-set.
2. CO₂ emissions are reduced by over 20% through the use of LZC technologies and residual emissions are off-set.
3. Zero net annual carbon emissions from energy use.

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Is evidence provided on existing and estimated CO₂ emissions from energy use for the site?

1. EST Home Energy Report undertaken and all low cost measures/improvements have been implemented in the dwelling PLUS carried out minimum part of L1B
2. The higher cost measures/improvements from the EST Home Energy Report have also been implemented in the dwelling
3. SAP / SBEM calculations undertaken before and after conversion of the property and CO₂ emissions are reduced through the conversion process by at least 20%

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To what extent will the development take into account the hierarchy for feasible heating systems by adopting the following technologies:

1. Solar hot water system and gas condensing boiler.
2. High-efficiency gas condensing boilers
3. Tri-generation or co-generation, preferably powered by low and zero carbon technologies such as biomass
4. Community Heating
5. Heat pumps / heat exchange system for individual dwellings/units
6. Biomass heating system for individual dwellings/units

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To what extent will the development take into account the hierarchy for feasible heating systems:

1. Co-generation
2. Community heating
3. Heat-pumps
4. Biomass
5. Solar hot water system and gas condensing boiler
6. High-efficiency gas condensing boiler

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What percentage of CO₂ emissions will be saved via on-site low and zero carbon (LZC) energy generating technologies?

Please use “justification” box to specify % and amount in MW of on-site energy produced from which low and zero carbon sources.

1. Up to 20% of predicted CO₂ emissions are reduced by energy produced from onsite installed LZC energy technologies
2. More than 20% of predicted CO₂ emissions are reduced by energy produced from onsite installed LZC energy technologies
3. Zero carbon net annual emissions from energy use

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What percentage of the development not intended to be fitted with active solar devices such as photovoltaic and solar hot water heating by the developer will be designed to allow future installation of these technologies by occupiers?

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Will the building be adequately metered showing individual unit net energy use?

1. A meter in each individual unit and a meter covering all shared spaces for each fuel type.
2. All meters to be easily accessible and within each unit.
3. Smart meters showing clear consumption information accessible from the living / working space in each unit.

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Will site heating/cooling/power/water/sewage and communications infrastructure running through the public realm be designed for easy access and allow for future expansion of services?

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Will the developer make site wide provision for an energy infrastructure that allows renewable energy to be sustained on site?

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Will the site be smart metered, showing site occupiers net energy use, quantified over separate time periods?

1. Site smart metered and information used to help evolve energy management scheme
2. Metering data accessible for site occupants. Publicly accessible meter provided

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Does the development require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? If so, will a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) be carried out as part of the EIA to examine the impact of the development on the health of the existing community?

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Has the community been actively involved in the development proposal:

1. Local community stakeholders have been told about the proposal (eg public notices and adverts) so that they can comment to the Planning Authority
2. Local community stakeholders have been consulted for opinions on a pre-prepared scheme (eg leaflets and return forms)
3. Local community stakeholders have been asked to select their preferred option from a range of schemes and their preferred proposal has been put forward (eg through remote surveys or through a public meeting)
4. Local community stakeholders have been involved in the preparation of this proposal (eg through workshops or participative processes)
5. Local community stakeholders produced the guidelines for the development of this proposal (eg Village Design Statements, Place Check, Charrettes)
6. Commitment to minimising impact upon local community at construction stage by joining Considerate Constructors or equivalent scheme prior to start of work on site.

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What efforts will be made by the developer to ensure the existing local community is consulted during the design stage of the development?

1. All residents on the street / the vicinity of the development will be sent a leaflet outlining the proposed conversion. The leaflet should clearly state the contact details of the developer and the means by which they can comment on the proposal.
2. All residents invited to a meeting where they can discuss the proposal with the developer.
3. The developer is committed to adaptation of the design or mitigation measures in the community to address the primary concerns of local residents of the proposed conversion.
4. The developer is commited to minimise impact upon local community at construction stage by joining Considerate Constructors or equivalent scheme prior to start of work on site.

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Will a pack be provided to each dwelling containing information on:

1. Local transport services
2. Utility suppliers
3. Energy efficiency – including measures incorporated into the development and/or dwelling
4. Local amenities
5. Refuse collection
6. Recycling facilities
7. Local organisations and community groups
8. Environmental technologies installed in the development and dwelling
9. Water efficiency information pack

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Will the development have provision for community management of facilities, open space, SUDS, grey water schemes, etc.

1. Yes and these will be actively marketed to potential occupiers / owners
2. Yes and support sources have been identified to help in initial stages (local authority, community group, community trust, charity, etc.)

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How can the site be best characterised?

1. Contaminated land – remediated or awaiting remediation.
2. Brownfield – derelict urban land in general.
3. Undeveloped – includes residential gardens in particular.
4. Greenfield – including countryside outside the built up boundary, rural land, designated open space, designated sports pitches or recreation land, green belt, high quality agricultural land, land designated as of ecological importance, land with workable or potentially workable minerals, land at moderate or significant risk of flooding (Brighton & Hove Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2 & 3).

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How much of the development site will be previously developed or brownfield land which will be brought back into use by this development?

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What percentage of the existing buildings on site will be re-used / refurbished?

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Will a design statement, incorporating the findings of context appraisals and explaining emerging design principles be discussed with the Local Authority prior to the application?

1. Yes, a design statement discussed with local authority.
2. Yes -building on context appraisals that include landscape and ecological assets, existing street network, surrounding and prospective community and demographic appraisal, block & plot size and scale, height and massing.
3. Yes and involving SEEDA Design Champion , CABE or other national body and referencing Urban Design Compendium 1 and 2 (English Partnerships).

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Will a landscaping scheme be drawn up for the site – to include POS, street scenes, public/private space boundaries and site boundaries, with landscape and ecological assets preserved?

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Are there physical and visual links between the development and the surrounding area, and how do they integrate the development with the surrounding area?

1. New routes into the site are continuations of existing access points from the surrounding area.
2. Direct sight lines of existing neighbourhood streets continued through the site.
3. Main routes within the site are connected directly to main routes in the wider area without feeding through existing routes with less capacity or with a primarily residential function.

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Will the proposed street network provide a high quality public realm with a pedestrian friendly environment?

1. Has a choice of good pedestrian routes connecting to services and places people want to use been provided?
2. Are pedestrian routes direct with safe crossings at points where pedestrians want to cross?
3. Has a design strategy been produced to ensure that pedestrian routes are attractive, well-lit and safe?
4. Will street design calm traffic where appropriate?

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Will the development be designed to be easy for users to understand and orientate themselves in, and does it promote a neighbourhood identity?

1. Will entrances to the development and its different areas be designed as gateways?
2. Will landmarks, including memorable buildings, be used to help users orientate themselves?
3. Will clear views and deflected views of landmarks be created?
4. Will corner buildings be heightened or building line altered to act as landmarks?
5. Will nodes be emphasised through surface treatment?

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Will the “Active Frontage Guidelines” of the English Partnerships Urban Design Compendium be met in order to promote vitality?

Note: Active frontages means encouraging pedestrian entrances and exits onto streets, which are frequently used (see table 5/3 Active frontage guidelines).

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Will the development make a clear distinction between public fronts and private backs, allowing for secure gardens, parking, or delivery access at the rear and an overlooked, safe public realm?

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Will the appearance of the development be visually appropriate, taking into consideration local character studies, and will it complement local character whilst creating a strong identity for the new neighbourhood?

1. Building materials and colour complementing local character
2. Building style and form enhancing local character
3. Roofscapes visually respecting the development’s location within a local context
4. Continuity of local building details such as windows and doors
5. Residential component of the development fostering a potential for personalisation by prospective residents
6. Contemporary approach to reflecting the local vernacular

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Will the appearance of any extension built as part of the conversion be visually appropriate, complement parent building(s) and local character, and take into consideration local character studies?

1. Building materials and colour complementing local character
2. Roofscapes visually respecting the developments location within a local context
3. Continuity of local building details such as windows and doors
4. Building style and form enhancing local character
5. Internal areas fostering a potential for personalisation by prospective residents
6. Contemporary approach to reflecting the local vernacular

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How far will the local community have to travel to reach high quality public green space?

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Will there be provision of accessible play space for the new development?

1. Contribution towards a recreation co-ordinator and/or improvements to off-site facilities in accordance with the local open space, sport and recreation standards.
2. 20% of the generated demand provided on-site where the generated space requirement meets the minimum activity and buffer areas detailed in good practice guidance for formal sports area, children”s equipped play area, outdoor multi use games area for youths, outdoor gym etc, provision of a recreation co-ordinator and contribution towards improvements to off-site open spaces and facilities to address the shortfall in the generated provision as required by the local open space, sport and recreation standards.
3. On-site provision where the generated space required meets the minimum activity and buffer areas detailed in good practice guidance for formal sports area, children”s equipped play area, outdoor multi use games area for youths, outdoor gym etc, provision of a recreation co-ordinator and contribution towards improvements to off-site open spaces and facilities to address any shortfall in the generated provision as required by the local open space, sport and recreation standards.

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Will flexibility be designed into the development to provide adaptability to changing market and/or lifetime needs?

1. Optimum adaptability of commercial units to future use changes in terms of building depth (9-13m).
2. Optimum adaptability of commercial units to future uses in terms of building width (5-7m frontages) or multiples thereof.
3. Floor to floor heights of commercial units to allow for vertical segregation of mixed uses and provide adaptability for future changes of use.
4. Residential units designed to Lifetime Home Standards.

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What percentage of the total number of housing units provided will be affordable? Will the affordable housing be indistinguishable from the rest of the development in terms of aesthetics and distribution? Please use “comment” box to specify % of affordable housing proposed.

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Will a statement be prepared explaining how the development contributes to the required mix of housing for the area, in terms of type, size, tenure and reflecting the needs of the current and prospective community demographics?

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Will development be designed to “Secure By Design” or equivalent standards?

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How much of the street lighting will be energy efficient with limited upward light transmission?

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Will the security lighting strategy be designed to minimise light pollution (including to the sky) and disruption to neighbours?

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Will the development be within an existing public transport corridor?

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Will the developer install infrastructure in homes and commercial/industrial buildings which will allow the use of virtual communications as an alternative to transport?

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What will be the furthest distance that all occupiers will have to walk via a safe route to either a major fixed public transport node (train, tube, tram) or a regular link (every 10-15 mins at peak times) to major fixed public transport node?

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What will be the furthest distance that any occupier will have to travel to a bus stop (new or existing) providing a regular bus service to a local centre?

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What provision will be made for a comfortable/safe bus shelter or waiting rooms?

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What will be the furthest distance that residents in the conversion will have to walk via a safe route to either a major fixed public transport node (train, tram or bus) or a regular link (every 10-15 mins at peak times) to major fixed public transport node?

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How will car parking standards compare with local authority requirements?

1. Provision of alternate transport such as community buses, car clubs, car pooling spaces, car share infrastructure
2. Less than local authority maximum with parking restraint measures (limited on-site spaces, limited garage space, cycle parking space in dwellings and on-street)
3. Between local authority minimum and maximum standards

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What % of car parks will be designed to be for flexible use? (e.g. play space, market space, when not being used for parking).

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Will provision be made for off-road HGV/delivery vehicle loading space for retail, commercial and industrial units?

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Will there be a network of safe walking and cycling routes to local facilities near to and overlooked by, roads and pavements or with appropriate visibility splays and will good quality, safe and secure cycle parking facilities be installed both on route and within developments?

1. Routes provided on road side with adequate cycle parking either on route / streets or within developments.
2. Key facilities served by cycle routes with appropriate signing, markings, lighting, cycle parking.
3. Site wide walking and cycling network with direct links to neighbouring routes and to proposed routes, or routes with good visibility splays such as through maintained open space: e.g., parks and squares, shared space. For pedestrians and cyclists, this should include the provision of dropped kerbs with appropriate tactile paving provision in accordance with prevailing national guidance.

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What provision will be made for secure bicycle storage at local facilities and at transport nodes?

1. Secure, sheltered cycle parking provided within the development.
2. Secure short-term cycle parking provided within or in the vicinity of the development with typically Sheffield Stands built into the ground at acceptable spacing and height whilst maintaining good pedestrian access.
3. Secure, sheltered long-term cycle parking provided within the development, with good gradients, cycle channels on steps and within a visible and accessible location; and short-term cycle parking provided on street with typically Sheffield Stands built into the ground at acceptable spacing and height whilst maintaining good pedestrian access.

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Which of the following will be available within the stated distance of all dwellings, located on key pedestrian routes focused around public transport nodes?

1. Shop selling food and fresh groceries (500m)
2. Post box (500m)
3. Childrens’ Playground/amenity area (500m)
4. Postal facility (1000m)
5. Bank or cash point machine (1000m)
6. Pharmacy (1000m)
7. Primary School (1000m)
8. Medical Centre (1000m)
9. Leisure facilities (1000m)
10. Local meeting place/community centre (1000m)
11. Public House (1000m)
12. Public park or village green (1000m)
13. Childcare facilities (nursery/crèche) (1000m)

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Will there be a traffic management plan in place which encourages the safe passage of vehicles through the development at an appropriate speed and without rat runs?

Note: This could include passive design measures (e.g. Road narrowing, surface treatments etc)

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Will the development have residential/mixed-use streets (excluding primary and public transport routes) designed for pedestrian priority (eg. Home Zone concept)?

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Will the developer support the provision of a car club?

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Will a full ecological survey be carried out, by a qualified ecologist, to examine habitats in and around the site and migration routes across the site?

1. First impression survey submitted to Nature Conservation and Development SPD standard and no issues identified.
2. First impression survey supported by nature conservation survey carried out by a member of the institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or equivalent) to Nature Conservation and Development SPD standards.

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Will there be an increase in important or sensitive habitats identified in the local biodiversity action plan (LBAP), either by area or increased ecological value (as assessed by an ecologist) or support for a species identified in the Biodiversity Action Plan?

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Will any new wildlife corridors be created to link habitats within the site or link to habitats outside the development?

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Has a mixture of locally occurring native trees and shrubs been specified?

1. At least 75% of the planting is of trees and shrubs listed in Table 7.4 and 7.2.1 of the Nature Conservation & Development SPD and none of the species in Table 7.2.2 have been used.
2. Only species listed in Table 7.4 & 7.2.1 of the Nature Conservation & Development SPD.
3. Only species listed in table 7.4 of the Nature Conservation & Development SPD have been used.

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What will happen to heritage/archaeologically important features and their settings which could be affected by the development?

1. Features are integrated into new developments or any loss is fully justified and site interest is recorded. No demolition without satisfactory replacement.
2. Important features are preserved.
3. Both protected and enhanced either physically or through public access/interpretation.

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What proportion (by mass) of building materials used in the construction of the public realm and infrastructure will be specified as low environmental impact?

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What proportion of timber used in the construction of the public realm and infrastructure will be from an independently verified sustainable source?

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How much local reclaimed or recycled materials will be used for road construction?

See Highways for table showing Permitted uses of secondary aggregates in the Specification for Highway Works.

Locally within this context describes materials sourced from within a 35 mile radius

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Will locally sourced materials be used in the development (we would generally expect this to be within 35 – 50 miles of the site)? If so what proportion (by mass) is locally sourced?

Locally within this context describes materials sourced from within a 35 mile radius

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How will the development meet the required water demands placed upon the site?

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Which of these measures have been incorporated into the development?

1. Surface water are separated from foul sewers
2. Pre-construction agreement will be arranged prior to commencement on site
3. On-site and off-site sewers will be constructed to adoptable standards in accordance with current edition of Sewers for Adoption.

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What facilities will be provided to encourage building occupiers to compost kitchen and garden waste?

1. Storage provision for compostable waste is incorporated into each residential and/or commercial unit for collection by the waste collection authority to be taken to an external composting facility.
2. On site communal (or individual if appropriate,) composting facilities where residents and occupiers (including landscapers/gardeners) can compost kitchen and garden waste, and use the compost as a soil enhancer on land within or nearby the development.

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Will the site be designed to minimise the impact of noise from external sources?

1. Key sources identified and it demonstrates to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that no mitigation measures will be required.
2. Accoustic report produced with key sources identified and design plan drawn up to mitigate against noise sources if necessary.
3. Accoustic report produced with advice from an acoustic engineer and findings incorporated into design.

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How comprehensive a site waste management plan will be produced and implemented by the developer?

1. Site Waste Management Plan or Waste Minimisation Statement demonstrates that there will be waste stream segregation carried out by contractor.
2. Site Waste Management Plan or Waste Minimisation Statement demonstrates that there will be full waste segregation and the use of a waste contractor with dedicated recycling, reclamation and composting facilities.
3. Site Waste Management Plan or Waste Minimisation Statement demonstrates that construction waste will be reused and recycled onsite.

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What waste streams will be segregated on site during construction, and diverted from land fill?

1. Segregated containers at the workplace for metals, high value materials and hazardous waste.
2. Segregated containers for wood, plasterboard, packaging and inert materials.
3. Take back schemes with suppliers.

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What is the total percentage of construction waste materials (by mass) diverted from landfill?

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Constructing Excellence KPI Benchmark score to be achieved for Energy Use during the construction process.

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Constructing Excellence KPI Benchmark score to be achieved for Mains Water Use during the construction process.

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Which of the following materials will be sourced from reclaimed or recycled stock:

1. Roofing materials
2. Bricks used in intenal walls
3. Bricks used in garden walls
4. Bricks used in external cladding
5. Timber floor boards
6. Timber used in internal walls
7. Doors
8. Any other items (sinks, toilets etc)
9. New materials with a minimum of 20% recycled content

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Will a pre-conversion waste audit be undertaken following an established methodology such as that of the BRE or the Demolition Protocol?

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What steps have been taken at the ordering stage to minimise the quantity of waste that will be produced?

1. A ‘just-in-time’ delivery system and/ or adequate storage is put in place to minimise the material on site at any one time, minimising the likelihood of damaged and stolen material.
2. All surplus material returned to the supplier, reused on another project or disposed of through a materials exchange scheme.
3. Zero packaging or packaging take-back arrangement with supplier on the top three materials by value.

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When an extension is being built as a part of the conversion what measures have been taken at the design stage to minimise the quantity of waste that will be created in any new build elements of the development through the consideration of the standard sizes for the following items:

1. Bricks and blocks
2. Plasterboard
3. Roofing, flooring and wall plywood
4. Structural timbers
5. Finish timbers
6. Kitchen surfaces

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What steps have been taken within the design of the development to maximise the opportunties for recycling?

1. Space designed into the kitchen for the storage of paper, glass, plastic bottles and cans.
2. Storage for each dwellings kerbside collection box / wheelie bin designed into the development.
3. Communal composting facility provided.

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What provision has been taken to reduce the consumption of potable water?

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What water efficient appliances and fittings will be installed?

1. Dual flush WC (6/4 maximum capacity).
2. Water efficient taps (flow regulators, auto shut off or aerated) and shower (no greater than 9 litres per minute).
3. A grey or rainwater recycling system for flushing toilets.

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What measures are there to control and manage water run off from the site?

1. The provision of a water butt.
2. Permeable hard standing.
3. Green roof installed.

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Are non-potable water supplies utilised in the conversion?

1. No non-potable supplies utilised but all water systems comply with relevant and current regulations and minimise water use in operation.
2. Clearly labelled pipes in accordance with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Information Guidance Note 09-02-05 Marking and identification of pipework for reclaimed and greywater systems and BS 1710:1984 Specification for identification of pipelines and services.

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Will new business space increase/maintain the viability of existing businesses?

1. Economic study shows that the facility will meet the needs of existing businesses in the area.
2. Committed anchor tenant with complementary business to those existing in the area is identified.

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Will the development be designed to suit the needs of prioritised business sectors as identified in the Brighton & Hove Economic Strategy 2005-2008?

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Will the development be designed to attract inward investment?

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Is new business space being developed close to current business centres to enable bulk purchasing, shared costs eg landscaping, shared Green Transport plan, facilities etc?

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What is the potential for the development to create additional permanent jobs either through new business or for maintenance of the development?

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If the development is part of a publicly funded regeneration scheme, will the contractors engage local labour?

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Will the development include a range of size of business premises, for example incubator units and flexible space, to encourage both start up and expanding business?

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What is the Code for Sustainable Homes or BREEAM rating sought for the proposed buildings? When BREEAM assessment is involved, please use the “justification” box to detail % achieved in energy and water sections.

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What is the Code for Sustainable Homes or BREEAM rating sought for the proposed buildings? When BREEAM assessment is involved, please use the “justification” box to detail % achieved in energy and water sections.