Energy Efficiency, Renewables and the Historic Environment SPD consultation (phase two)

Consultation outcome 

Background

We are passionate about our heritage in County Durham and the draft document set out guidance for property owners considering making energy efficiency or renewable energy improvements within the historic environment, for example buildings which are listed, non-designated heritage buildings and properties within conservation areas. It supports a range of policies in the County Durham Plan (CDP) which provides a framework for new planning developments and helps to assess planning applications.

What the SPD includes

The SPD sets out guidance around energy generation and opportunities for renewable energy systems, focusing on the historic environment. The document covers:

• the heritage and planning context
• fundamental principles of energy efficiency
• energy generation and opportunities around renewable energy systems
• advice on planning requirements
• detailed guidance on the types of building fabric that can be improved such as windows, doors, roofs, walls and floors
• detailed guidance on the types of renewable energy such as solar, heat pumps, wind turbines, biomass and electric vehicle charging points

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