Climate change now forms an integral part of national and local planning policy. The recently published PPS1 supplement on climate change requires consideration of CO2 emissions and adaptation for future climate changes as part of planning applications.
Richard Hodkinson Consultancy is able to analyse CO2 emissions associated with developments and assess how proposals can respond to changing climate conditions. These aspects are described in our Sustainability Assessment Reports submitted within planning applications.
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Time never stands still and our consultancy constantly looks to the future to ensure we are aware of future technologies and associated social issues that affect homes and their communities. We do not make predictions, but look at the outcomes that can influence the decisions for the future. Our intention is to stimulate action today to allow for the full realisation of available research and emerging technologies.
Our report 'Foresight for Housing' looks at housing over a 20-year timescale.
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