| Climate Change (11 questions) |
To ensure that new developments are appropriately adapted to the potential future impacts of climate change and to minimise their own impact on greenhouse gases, flooding, heat gain and water resources |
| Placemaking (16 questions) |
To ensure that the most sustainable sites are used for development and that the design process, layout structure and form provide a development that is appropriate to the local context and supports a sustainable community. |
| Community (4 questions) |
To ensure that the development supports a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community which integrates with surrounding communities. |
| Transport (10 questions) |
To ensure people can reach the facilities they need by: designing out the need to travel, encouraging walking and cycling, encouraging public transport use and accommodating private cars in a way that minimises their impact and promotes a reduction in their use. |
| Ecology (4 questions) |
To ensure that the ecological value of the site is conserved and enhanced, maintaining biodiversity and protecting existing natural habitats which can contribute to and enhance the amenity of the area. |
| Resources (7 questions) |
To promote the more sustainable use of resources related to both the construction and the operation of new developments. |
| Business (7 questions) |
To ensure that the development contributes to the sustainable economic vitality of the local area and region. |
| Buildings (1 question) |
To ensure that the design of individual buildings does not undermine the sustainability of the overall development. |