What sort of development can the checklist be used for?
What types of development is the checklist designed for?
The checklist is designed for use on housing and mixed use developments. In consultation with project partners, it is suggested that alternative tools such as BREEAM, Ecohomes or the Code for Sustainable Homes are used where single buildings are being proposed.
Do I really have to fill in the whole checklist for a small development?
No, as covered elsewhere in the FAQs use of the checklist is required by the draft SW Regional Spatial Strategy only for developments of 10 or more dwellings, although individual local authorities may choose to apply the checklist to developments below this size. In consultation with planners from the region, we have split the checklist into three different versions for different sizes of development:
- Up to 10 dwellings, (few masterplanning issues)
- 11 – 999 dwellings/mixed use
- 1,000 – 5,999 dwellings/mixed use (more neighbourhood and large scale issues).
If the development is for more than 6,000 houses, we recommend a bespoke checklist should be produced by the developer and local authority.
The set of questions for smaller developments is contained within the set of questions for larger developments.