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A couple of days later, a letter arrived from Powys County Council, inviting me to comment on a consultative document relating to its proposed interim development control guidance: Designing Energy Efficient Developments.

A substantial part of the proposals appear to be steered by the Welsh Assembly. Comments are required via email and hard copy before 13 July.

I am concerned about the constant barrage of regulation and control being imposed by central and local government. In this particular context, I believe that the recent substantially upgraded and complex Part L of the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Regulations provides the appropriate route to ensure energy efficiency. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Inspectors have the skills necessary to ensure that the provisions of the regulations are met.

The introduction of controls through planning policy will lead to duplication, dispute and unnecessary costs.