Are you planning for zero carbon homes? Nearer to Zero - a one day conference exploring how planners and developers can prepare together to meet the 2016 zero carbon housing challenge. 

Background

Over the last 12 months the government has re-stated its commitment to zero carbon development within the context of new policies emerging on economic growth and housing. At Nearer to Zero: Manchester 2012 the focus will be on the steps that need to be taken now to ensure the delivery of zero carbon housing moves from ambition to reality. 

High level speakers from CLG, industry and local government will be explaining the implications of planning reform on zero carbon housing, the latest information on costs and viability and potential areas for collaboration between planners and house builders.

Presentations Confirmed

• Key note speech - Andrew Stunnell MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

• The zero carbon journey - Government ‘s perspective - Henry Demaria, DCLG, Head of Zero Carbon Housing Policy

• What do we mean by zero carbon homes? - Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Zero Carbon Hub

• What are the costs of achieving zero carbon homes? - Adam MacTavish, Director of Sweett Group

• Providing planning officers and developers with the tools for delivering low/zero carbon homes - Steve Burns Head of Planning at Stockport MBC

• The future relationship of building regs and planning - Paul Everall, Chief Exec of LABC

• Towards a framework for allowable solutions - Marco Marijewycz, Zero Carbon Hub

There will also be a panel discussion providing the opportunity for you to ask questions, share your experiences and explore how some of the approaches featured could be applied to your area.

Who Should Attend?

The event will be of relevance to senior officers and members in planning and building control and other local authority departments.

Subsidised Places

CLASP is providing a limited number of places free-of-charge to officers and members of North West Local Authorities. (A no show charge of £49 +VAT will be charged if the place is not cancelled within 48 hours of the event.)

Further Information

Nearer to Zero 2011 is a joint initiative between HBF and the Zero Carbon Hub, sponsored by CITB-ConstructionSkills, and delivered in association with CLASP and the Centre for Construction and Innovation

For further information and a copy of the agenda visit the nearer to zero website at www.nearertozero.co.uk.