Question 1.6

6 of 11 in Climate Change and Energy

Objective

To ensure that roof space is used productively to enable the use of rain water

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

What percentage of the total roof area in the development is designed to allow the harvesting of rain water for re-use and/or is covered by green roofs?

Targets and Justification

Best
More than 75% of the roof area used for rainwater harvesting or green roofs; captured water used for irrigation and toilet flushing and/or washing machines
Good
50% of the roof area used for rainwater harvesting or green roofs
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required.

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.