Clarification of ‘rural location’ in England and Wales - KBCN1824
A rural location is defined as any settlement with a resident population of fewer than 10,000 people, including rural towns, villages, hamlets and dispersed dwellings, as set out in the Government’s Rural‑Urban Classification (RUC).
ModeScore Sustainable Transport certification - KBCN1705
Achieving
ModeScore Gold or Platinum certification may be used as supporting evidence
to award credits for the Transport issues listed in the table below. This alignment is permitted
provided that the BREEAM technical criteria are demonstrably met.
| Scheme |
Issues |
Credits Achievable via ModeScore |
| BREEAM International NC 2016 and V6 |
Tra 03a Alternative modes of transport |
2 + Exemplary credit |
| Tra 03b Alternative modes of transport |
2 + Exemplary credit |
| Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity |
1 |
| BREEAM UK NC 2018 and V6 * |
Tra 02 Sustainable transport measures |
10 |
| BREEAM Int RFO 2015 |
Tra 01 Sustainable transport solutions |
5 |
| Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity |
2 |
| BREEAM UK RFO 2014 |
Tra 01 Sustainable transport solutions |
3 |
| Tra 03 Cyclist facilities |
2 |
| Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity |
2 |
| BREEAM In Use Commercial and Residential (International and USA) |
Tra 01 Alternative modes of transport |
8 |
| Tra 02 Proximity to public transport |
3 |
| Tra 04 Pedestrian and cyclist safety |
2 |
| BREEAM UK NC Residential V6.1* |
1.1 Public transport availability |
3 |
| 1.2 Sustainable transport options |
17 |
Evidence Requirements
To award credits using this route, the Assessor must:
- Submit the ModeScore Certification and Assessment Report.
- Provide a mapping statement demonstrating how the targeted BREEAM criteria have been met using the relevant ModeScore criteria.
- Provide any Supplementary Evidence identified through the mapping process.
Scheme-Specific Provisions*
- BREEAM UK New Construction (2018 & V6) – Tra 02
Credits may be awarded provided the prerequisite for a Transportation Assessment and Travel Plan (Criterion 1) has been met.
- BREEAM UK New Construction Residential V6.1 Issue 1.2
Credits may be awarded provided the prerequisite for Home Information (Criterion 1) has been met.
About ModeScore Sustainable Transport certification:
ModeScore assess and certifies sustainable transport facilities and services in buildings. ModeScore encompasses ActiveScore within its assessment criteria, covering four pillars of sustainable transportation while incorporating accessibility into each:
- Public Transportation
- Environmentally-Friendly Private Vehicles
- Active Transportation
- Site-Wide Mobility
ModeScore evaluates the connectivity potential of any building, anywhere, offering four levels of certification and a total scorecard of 120 points. ActiveScore (Travel Facilities) counts for 10 points:
- Certified (0-39%)
- Silver (40-59%)
- Gold (60-79%)
- Platinum (80-100%)
See more information and details at https://modescore.com/
20/04/2026 - Update including BREEAM Residential 6.1
Information correct as of 6