Pillar 3: Our Inclusivity Promise - Sustainable and Inclusive Development

Developers will commit to protecting the environment, minimising waste and energy consumption and using our resources, including people, efficiently within our organisation and supply chains.  

Basildon Council will encourage Developers across the borough to have accreditation of the Considerate Constructors Scheme and embody good site security and crime prevention practice. 

Developers will play an active role in the development of the local community through offering support to local organisations in line with our Connected Communities strategic aims and through accessing local forums. Developers commit to listening to and working alongside communities, involving them at all levels and fully acknowledging, responding and advocating for their contributions. 

• Ensure developments align with environmental sustainability goals, including energy efficiency and green infrastructure, in line with the council's local plan. 

• Promote inclusive design, ensuring developments cater to all members of the community. 

• Ensuring developments incorporate features which promote physical and mental health within their design, including community gardens, accessible community spaces, gym trails and digital infrastructure provision.