Planning Reforms Environmental Standards 2020-07-20
2020-07-20
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Hounslow Council's new council housing will not use gas boilers but the latest low-energy systems. Local leaders advocate for national planning policies mandating low-emission energy systems in all new developments.
Will the Housing Secretary's reforms require all new homes to be zero-carbon and affordable to run, yet still warm in winter and cool in summer?
We were the first Government to legislate for zero-carbon by 2050. We introduced the future homes standard to reduce carbon emissions from homes built after 2025 by between 75% and 80%. I am prepared to listen to and consider all proposals to make our policies greener and better.
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