Views of public sought on building

THE public is being urged to have a say on a blueprint which will be used to shape future proposals for sustainable and eco-friendly developments in Leeds.#

Leeds City Council's draft version advises on how future developments in the city can result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions, better adaptation to climate change and reduced impact on the environment overall.

It has been designed to provide practical guidance to developers in Leeds wishing to ensure their buildings are designed to ensure they have a minimal impact upon the environment and meet expectations that buildings are more eco-friendly.

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Head of sustainable development Tom Knowland said: "There are many issues which need to be considered as part of the development of this city, a major one being the impact that any new building or refurbishment has on the environment.

"There is an expectation that developments now be more eco-friendly in their design, construction and long term use, so it is important that we have a document that can put these ideas in place.

"The consultation will give an opportunity to local people to have an input into the city's future developments."

The new planning documents outline what standards new major developments should aim to meet, and includes guidance on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, water usage, using reused, recycled or local building materials and providing adequate space for recycling and composting.

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The draft version of the council's blueprint is available at www.leeds.gov.uk/Business/Planning/Planning_consultations/Building_for_tomorrow_today__sustainable_design_and_construction__SPD_(LDF).aspx for public consultation until September 1.

Comments during the consultation period should be emailed to [email protected] using the consultation questionnaire that can be found by visiting the online link.