Question · Action Scorecards 2025
Points awarded if the council requires the lower level of water use - stated as 110 litres per person per day - for new homes.
This would be the same as Scottish councils requiring "Silver standard" or "Gold standard" as a minimum for new homes.
The council doesn't have to be defined as in a water stressed area to adopt the 110 litres per person per day standard for new build development - but a clear local need should be demonstrated. It should be noted that over half of England is defined as in a water stressed area: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-stressed-areas-2021-classification
When marking the Planning section we will assess a Regulation 19 draft local plan or the latest adopted Local Plan or Supplementary Planning Document from the council.