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Not all of the questions will be relevant, and the level of detail will depend on the size and nature of your proposal and its impacts. You can enter questions directly into the template or use this to help inform your statement. Your statement may be a section in your Design and Access Statement, where one is required.\nPlease be aware that standards set out in the Building Regulations may affect your design and you should consider how you will meet the required standards early in the design process. In all cases we recommend the use of a professional advice to help you prepare and submit your application and maximise the sustainability credentials of your scheme. You can search the following directories to find a professional with sustainable buildings expertise -\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.greenregister.org.uk/search\" \u0014https://www.greenregister.org.uk/search\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.aecb.net/\" \u0014https://www.aecb.net/\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.climatechangeandyourhome.org.uk/\" \u0014https://www.climatechangeandyourhome.org.uk/\u0015\nA \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"Glossary\" \u0014glossary of terms\u0015 and \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"Furtherinfo\" \u0014links to sources of further information\u0015 can be found at the end of this document.\nSite Address\nAbout your development. Please use our \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://officesharedservice.sharepoint.com/sites/wccdevelopmentplanning/Shared%20Documents/Validation%20Lists%20Review/Guidance%20on%20requirements/interactive%20policies%20map\" \u0014interactive policies map\u0015 to find out what policy constraints listed below apply to your site:\nIn each case where you have answered yes to any of the above, please provide details.\nMaterials and \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"Circulareconomy\" \u0014Circular Economy\u0015 Describe what materials you are using. In line with our policy, are you prioritising durable and high quality materials? Are you using low carbon healthy materials (i.e. low VOC emitting materials) and products made of natural materials? Could you reuse materials on site and reduce or recycle the waste that will be created as a result of your extension/ refurbishment project?\nOptimising resources (energy and water) City Plan policy requires development to optimise resource efficiency and minimise the need for plant and machinery, incorporating design for energy and water efficiency and following the principles of the \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"energyhierarchy\" \u0014energy hierarchy\u0015.\nPlease use the tables below to identify any measures incorporated and provide details and specification in the space below or attach product details to your statement, where relevant.\nGreening, biodiversity and climate resilience\nDoes your development involve the loss of an ecological feature or habitat, including a loss of a tree, garden or green space? Indicate if yes/no and provide details below-\nHave you considered any of the following opportunities for greening and enhancing biodiversity? – where yes, please provide details in the space below.\nWill your proposals result in a reduction or increase in hard surfacing? 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