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Question 3.3

3 of 20 in Place making

Objective

To ensure effective re-use of appropriate or suitable buildings to restore and strengthen the area's character (rural or urban).

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

This section of the checklist equates with the Building for Life Standard but not on a question by question basis. This question equates with BfL questions 1, 2 and 5 and 17.

What percentage of the existing buildings on site will be re-used/ refurbished?

N.B. Building refurbishment should be favoured over new build where possible

Targets and Justification

Best
100%
Good
> 50%
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to all types of development.

Ref: 256

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