Wales first in UK to set national green standards for buildings using the planning system

Green standards for new buildings in Wales intended to cut carbon emissions and improve their sustainability have been announced by Environment, Sustainability & Housing Minister Jane Davidson.

The move makes Wales the first part of the UK to set a national standard for sustainable buildings to be met through the planning system.

The innovative Welsh Assembly Government planning policy sets a national standard for sustainability for most new buildings proposed in Wales from the 1 September...