79Ecologically sustainable development

79 Ecologically sustainable development

79 Ecologically sustainable development

Before determining an application for consent to development, consideration shall be given by the consent authority to the following in so far as they are relevant to the proposed development and may promote the principles of ecologically sustainable development—

(a) building and allotment orientation,

(b) conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources (including riparian areas and remnant native vegetation),

(c) optimisation of the use of natural features of the site,

(d) reduction of car dependence,

(e) use of landscaping to improve air, soil and water quality,

(f) optimisation of energy efficiency,

(g) waste minimisation.