2023 Action Scorecards

Action Scorecards 2023

Planning & Land Use

This section focuses primarily on how councils are using their planning powers, primarily through their Local Plans, to ensure low emission new buildings and homes, as well as ensuring new developments are built to minimise their environmental impact. This section also covers the renewable energy generation and fossil fuel generation planning applications in the area.

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Average score by council type

Single Tier

35% Average score

District

23% Average score

County

-25% Average score

Northern Ireland

14% Average score

Combined Authority

This section does not apply to Combined Authorities. Visit the following equivalent section:

Section: Planning & Biodiversity (CA)

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Planning & Land Use; 59% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds. 42% of planning authorities avoid building new developments on land that is most at risk of flooding. Planning & Land Use; 59% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds. 42% of planning authorities avoid building new developments on land that is most at risk of flooding.
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Planning & Land Use; 14% of planning authorities have set net zero standards for building new housing; 19% of planning authorities require the measurement of a development’s embodied emissions; 46% of planning authorities require onsite renewable energy in new developments Planning & Land Use; 14% of planning authorities have set net zero standards for building new housing; 19% of planning authorities require the measurement of a development’s embodied emissions; 46% of planning authorities require onsite renewable energy in new developments
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Planning & Land Use; 58% of planning authorities have mapped where new solar, wind, or district heating infrastructure can be built, but only 8% have mapped for all three. 33% of English, Scottish, and Welsh councils have approved 3 or more renewable energy projects. Planning & Land Use; 58% of planning authorities have mapped where new solar, wind, or district heating infrastructure can be built, but only 8% have mapped for all three. 33% of English, Scottish, and Welsh councils have approved 3 or more renewable energy projects.
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Planning & Land Use; 11 mineral planning authorities have approved new, or the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Planning & Land Use; 11 mineral planning authorities have approved new, or the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.
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Planning & Land Use; Average scores: 35% Single tier, 23% District, -25% County, 14% Northern Ireland Planning & Land Use; Average scores: 35% Single tier, 23% District, -25% County, 14% Northern Ireland
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