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Merton developed the rule and adopted it in 2003, its impact was so great that the Mayor of London and many councils have also implemented it; it has also become part of national planning guidance. |
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Over the past few years, Merton has been working closely with other authorities, professions and industry to embed the Merton Rule. This work is not only leading to big CO2 reductions, but it is helping to create an industry that can respond to the needs for affordable renewable energy. [http://www.merton.gov.uk/living/planning/planningpolicy/mertonrule.htm] |
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In 2008, the UK government published its central planning guidance [[Planning Policy Statement - Planning and Climate Change - PPS1]] that requires all UK local planning authorities to adopt a "Merton rule" policy.<ref name=Gov080125> |
In 2008, the UK government published its central planning guidance [[Planning Policy Statement - Planning and Climate Change - PPS1]] that requires all UK local planning authorities to adopt a "Merton rule" policy.<ref name=Gov080125> |
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Revision as of 09:47, 9 February 2010
The Merton Rule is named after the council in the United Kingdom that adopted the first prescriptive planning policy that required new commercial buildings over 1,000 square meters to generate at least 10% of their energy needs using on site renewable energy equipment.[1] Merton developed the rule and adopted it in 2003, its impact was so great that the Mayor of London and many councils have also implemented it; it has also become part of national planning guidance.
Over the past few years, Merton has been working closely with other authorities, professions and industry to embed the Merton Rule. This work is not only leading to big CO2 reductions, but it is helping to create an industry that can respond to the needs for affordable renewable energy. [1]
In 2008, the UK government published its central planning guidance Planning Policy Statement - Planning and Climate Change - PPS1 that requires all UK local planning authorities to adopt a "Merton rule" policy.[2] Receiving Royal Assent in November 2008, the Planning and Energy Act 2008 enables all councils in England and Wales to adopt a Merton Rule as well as specify energy efficiency standards over and above that of building regulations.[3]
The policy has been criticised for assuming that in all cases, renewable energy generation represents the most effective method of reducing CO2 emissions at any given location. [4]
The policy has also met resistance from developers because on site renewable energy increases their capital costs, but the revenue benefit accrues to the subsequent users.
See also
References
- ^ "On site renewable energy options".
- ^ "Hansard". 25 January 2008.
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"Planning and Energy Bill 2007-08". 08 June 2009.
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