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Why is a whole-life calculation required only for 50+ dwellings and 5000sqm+ other buildings and not for all developments.

9.3 Be more specific on which test or tests should be applied - not 'such as'; but leave it open to the LPA to change the list of acceptable tests as technology and experience require (Same comment as on 5.9 above).

WDC preference for refurbishment and repurposing of buildings to minimise adding to embodied carbon should be made explicit and apply to most developments of all sizes.

Could a carbon offset charge be made on the additional embodied carbon required for every demolition/newbuild project on a sliding scale related to how closely the new building(s) are designed to achieving zero carbon?