What will this policy do?-
This policy will set the standards of water efficiency that new developments must comply with.
Proposed policy direction-
Developments will be required to meet high standards of water efficiency:
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Residential developments should be designed to achieve a standard of 80 litres/person/day unless demonstrated impracticable.
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Non-residential development will be required to achieve full credits for category Wat 01 of BREEAM unless demonstrated impracticable.