Sustainable development is a phrase which is often used to describe any kind of development, regardless of its degree of sustainability. Sustainability is about living in harmony with our environment. It is about not using any materials which cannot be naturally replenished, and not using procedures which are damaging to the natural environment. It is about using the latest technology available for achieving water and energy-efficiency, and encouraging people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce carbon emissions.

Poole Agenda 21 keeps a keen eye on local developments and often contributes advice and opinion with regard to the use of environmentally-friendly products, practices and appropriate accreditation.

Please get in contact with us if you have any concerns about any developments happening near you.

Poole Agenda 21 works with the planning departments in the Borough of Poole, and reviews any significant planning applications for housing, shops and other developments. Comments are made on any with a degree of environmental sensitivity or which are on a scale to raise other issues of sustainability.

If you have any concerns about planning issues, please contact us.

There have been many changes in the UK construction industry over the last few years, and many new materials and technologies are now available, although not yet in mainstream use. These technologies can be used to build vastly more water and energy-efficient housing than previously.

If you have any queries about new construction materials and practices, and how these are viewed by the local planning department, please contact us.