ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

ENERGY3.68 Angus Council supports the Government policy to address thecauses of climate change, and has adopted an Environmental PolicyStatement along with a draft Local Agenda 21 Strategy for Angus.The effective conservation and management of energy resources isimportant for economic, environmental and ecological reasons. Theproduction of energy from renewable sources prevents the productionof emissions in power generation, while the reduction of energyconsumption reduces the demand for electricity from all sources andshould make homes and businesses more cost efficient. In terms ofsustainable development, energy efficiency and non-polluting powergeneration are fundamental to establishing a stable andenvironmentally acceptable energy policy.Energy Efficiency3.69 Energy efficiency, the reduction of pollution and the use ofrenewable resources are elements of the sustainable principles onwhich this plan is based. The key factors that impact on the energyefficiency of a building are site location and building design. Thegradient and orientation of a site, together with the spacing betweenbuildings and the height of possible obstructions have an impact onthe amount of exposure a building has to direct sunlight and thereforeits potential for solar energy gain. Heat loss is influenced by thenumber and/or construction of external walls and, on exposed sites,by the presence of planting and other types of windbreaks.Securing a Renewable Future,Scottish Executive 2003Energy efficiency has a crucialrole to play if we are to achievesignificant cuts in carbonemissions. …It is also vital toimproving Scotland’s economicperformance and businesscompetitiveness.3.70 The choice of materials, amount of insulation, use of renewableenergy sources and the installation of energy efficient heating/coolingsystems can contribute to the wise use of resources. Re-use ofbuilding materials and/or the local sourcing of materials alsocontributes to the conservation of resources and should beincorporated into development proposals wherever possible.Policy ER32 : Energy EfficiencyAngus Council will encourage energy efficiency through thepromotion of:• siting, form, orientation and layout of buildings to maximisethe benefits of solar energy, passive solar gain, naturalventilation and natural light;• the use of landscaping and boundary treatment to modifytemperature extremes, minimise heat loss due to exposureand create shelter on inner faces and entrances to buildings;• optimum provision of insulation and the use of energyefficient heating/cooling systems;• the re-use of building materials;• local sourcing of materials;• the use of a flexible design to facilitate possible futureadaptation for other uses.Angus Local Plan Review84Finalised Plan