2: Policy Background

The SPD could include:
More information on technologies and their relative suitability (e.g. through flowcharts outlining guidelines for site location of different technologies).
A list of useful contacts within the Council for advice and guidance in relation to sustainable buildings.
Structured step by step template sheet for developers to fill in and submit with their application, illustrating how the development meets the requirements set out in policy and the energy statement checklist.
Page 5 could mention the Nottingham Declaration, the Planning for a Sustainable Future White Paper and how the SPD compliments the Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Good Practice guide detailing local innovation
Sustainable Building Indicators to be monitored in the AMR.