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To promote the sustainable use of resources, including the reduction and re-use of wastes, related to both the construction and operation of new developments.

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Appropriate use of land resources
6.1	To ensure that heritage or archaeologically important features are conserved or preserved if present.
Environmental impact
6.2	To increase the volume of low environmental impact materials used during the construction of developments.
6.3	To increase the percentage of timber used in construction sourced from sustainably managed and temperate sources. Recognised accreditations include the Forest Stewardship Council Certification Scheme and Pan European Forest Certification.
Locally reclaimed materials
6.4	To increase the proportion of locally reclaimed or recycled materials used in the construction of roads, pavement, public spaces and carparks.
6.5	To increase the proportion of locally sourced materials used in the construction process.
6.6	To increase the proportion of low environmental impact materials used in water supply and sewerage piping system construction.
Water Resource Planning
6.7	To develop a sustainable water efficiency strategy at a masterplanning level for the whole site.
6.8	To ensure that any development on site does not adversely impact upon local public or private water supply through polluting acquifers or groundwater.
Refuse Composting
6.9	To promote increased levels of kitchen and garden / landscaping composting.
Noise pollution
6.10	To reduce the impact of noise upon the development.
Construction waste
6.11	To minimise the waste produced from the development going to landfill.

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