# SS1: Previous Site Use

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**Was the site previously used for built development?**

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## Assessment Instructions

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<summary>Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?</summary>

This indicator examines the entity's strategy to assess whether to undertake projects on previously developed sites.

Projects built on previously developed sites assist with regeneration, and potentially revitalizing local communities and conserving undeveloped land.

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<summary><strong>Input</strong>: How do I complete this indicator?</summary>

**Select Yes or No:** If selecting ‘Yes’, select applicable sub-options.

Terminology

**Previously developed site**

> A previously developed site is one which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land and any associated fixed surface infrastructure.

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<summary><strong>Validation</strong>: What evidence is required?</summary>

Evidence not required.

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## Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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<summary><em>References</em></summary>

[BREEAM, Infrastructure: Projects International | Version 6](https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/technicalmanuals/sd/infrastructure-projects-international-version-6/content/resources/downloads/pdf/sd6053-breeam-infrastructure-projects-international-version-6-technical-manual.pdf)

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## Get Support: Solution Providers

**GRESB Solution Providers** are independent, third-party organizations within the GRESB Partner network that offer specialized products, tools, and services to support sustainability performance outside the GRESB Assessment process.

Currently, there are no GRESB Solution Providers associated with this indicator.

GRESB will continue to update this section as the GRESB Solution Provider network grows. Please check back regularly to find GRESB Solution Providers who can support your sustainability performance.


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