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Sustainability and planning

At Planning Portal, we are deeply committed to our role in mitigating environmental harm and advancing sustainable practices within the built environment sector. We understand the importance of simplifying sustainability legislation to encourage uptake, whether it's for homeowners embarking on individual projects or larger-scale schemes carried out by industry experts. 

No matter the size or scope of your project, incorporating sustainable elements is more accessible than you might think. In this section, you'll find valuable insights into national sustainability legislation relevant to our industry. Homeowners will also find tailored advice for their specific projects, along with information on government-sponsored financial support aimed at bolstering sustainability efforts. 

Click below to explore the array of financial support available from the government, designed to empower you in making sustainable choices for your home or project.

Sustainability funding

Click below to find out exactly what financial support is available from the government to help fund sustainability projects or to help you make sustainable changes to your home.

Sustainability funding

      Guidance for homeowners

      The following sustainability guidance is aimed at homeowners or those working on small projects.

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        Sustainability project advice

        Basements1

        Boilers and heating2

        Ceilings and floors3

        Conservatories4

        Demolition5

        Drains and sewers6

        Kitchens and bathrooms7

        1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/basements/sustainability
        2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/boilers-and-heating/sustainability
        3. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/ceilings-and-floors/sustainability
        4. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/conservatories/sustainability
        5. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/demolition/sustainability
        6. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/drains-and-sewers/sustainability
        7. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/kitchens-and-bathrooms/sustainability
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          Sustainability project advice

          Loft conversion1

          Outbuildings2

          Patios and driveway3

          Porches4

          Self-build homes5

          Warehouses and industrial buildings6

          1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/loft-conversion/sustainability
          2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/outbuildings/sustainability
          3. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/patio-and-driveway/sustainability
          4. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/porches/sustainability
          5. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/self-build-homes/sustainability
          6. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/warehouses-and-industrial-buildings/sustainability
            Grants and funding for sustainability projects
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            Home energy generation

            Find out more about renewable energy technologies suitable for the home environment

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                Energy saving

                Information on how to make more efficient use of energy and reduce energy wastage in your home


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                    Guidance for professionals

                    The following sustainability guidance is aimed at professionals and those working on larger projects.

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                      Biodiversity Net Gain

                      Biodiversity net gain rules mandate that from Feb 12 2024, developers must ensure a 10% biodiversity increase for most proposed development.

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                          Nutrient Neutrality

                          Nutrient Neutrality states that developments must demonstrate surface water runoff and wastewater won't exceed existing nutrient levels, reducing wildlife pollution. Find out more.

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                              Future Homes Standard

                              The Future Homes Standard aims to make sure that all new homes are built with a focus on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating, preparing them for the future.

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                                  Retrofit

                                  Find out what retrofitting is and why it is a sustainable building option.

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                                      Embodied carbon

                                      Read our extensive, user-friendly guidance on embodied carbon.

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                                          The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.