Accelerating the delivery of net zero carbon buildings through planning. Topic resource part 1: operational carbon emissions. Planning for the climate crisis: a guide for local authorities

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises guidance on how the planning system can assist in dealing with climate change, focusing on accelerating the delivery of net zero carbon buildings and operational carbon emissions. Covers: key principles, policy context, good practice for plan making, evidence to support policy on net zero carbon buildings, decision making and horizon scanning. Also includes an appendix containing legal advice on setting energy efficiency policies for new homes.

Document History

Supersedes: 4th edition (TCPA/RTPI, 2023). Last updated: December 2025. Document type: guide. First published: May 2018. Relationships: one of 18 documents making up the 5th edition of 'Planning for the climate crisis. A guide for local authorities'. Jointly published with: Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

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