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Do you agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-22- Net Zero Carbon Buildings?
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100739
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Gladman Developments
We recognise the council's ambitions around climate change and will look to work pro-actively with the councils to ensure timely implementation of measures
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100896
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Vistry Strategic Land - Wellesbourne
The Part A policy requirement needs to be viability tested in order to see if it is achievable. Sufficient grid capacity for battery storage will be required, which may not be available in all locations
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100952
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Rowington Landowner Consortium
Asiant : Knight Frank LLP
While the draft policy aligns with the intent of reducing carbon emissions, the landowner consortium does not fully agree with it, particularly where it exceeds existing national standards. Exceeding national policies is likely to increase construction costs and potentially rendering projects unviable. To maintain consistency and avoid hindering development, local policies should align with national regulations, such as Building Regulations (Part L) and Future Homes Standard, which ensure achievable targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101076
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Garry Rollason
Strongly agree that new developments should be net-zero. Rooftop solar panels and heat pumps must be a requirement. Note that some rural areas do not have a gas connection and therefore have to use oil. The policy makes no reference to not allowing use of oil boilers in new developments.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101077
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group
Asiant : Marrons
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101167
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hallam Land Management Limited
Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101370
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hallam Land
Asiant : Marrons
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101384
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: caroline owen
While Cala are generally supportive of the policy direction, clear evidence and justification must be provided to support draft policies. Flexibility should be allowed by the polices taking into account viability and site specific constraints which may affect some of the standards/ levels/ initiatives sought, from being able to contribute towards the sustainable of a development.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101416
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land
Asiant : Marrons
It is recommended that the Plan considers the approach and Policies set out in the Warwick District Council Net Zero DPD which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation. This provides a route to achieving Net Zero this which aligns with the Governments 2025 FHS and FBS, and 2023 Written Ministerial Statement on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of the Building Regulations.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101437
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust
Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101498
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Bart Slob
Yes, I agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-22: Net Zero Carbon Buildings. The policy provides clear and robust criteria to ensure that both residential and non-residential buildings contribute to achieving net-zero carbon emissions. By setting high standards for energy efficiency, fossil fuel-free development, and on-site renewable energy generation, it aligns with the ambition to meet climate targets. Additionally, the inclusion of energy statements and the emphasis on flexibility for adapting to local contexts, such as retrofitting historic buildings, ensures practicality while advancing the transition to a sustainable built environment.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101540
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Zoe Leventhal
Strict net zero carbon policy on homes and buildings is essential to enable the UK to meet its net zero goals and to mitigate against the effects of the climate crisis
Solar and heat pump technology in all new homes is essential and homes should not be permitted under any circumstances without them. They are cheaper and better in the longer term and if we create the market for developers to adopt competitive purchasing power, the overall cost will come down.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101662
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Vincent Rollason
This development is not good for the area
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 101938
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council
The proposal to carry out further work to identify what net zero looks like in practice is very much supported
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102036
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Barwood Land
Asiant : Savills (UK) Ltd
Our clients consider the emerging policy approach to be unsound - it is plainly not consistent with national policy as the requirements of the policy are not expressed as a percentage uplift from the TER as now required by the WMS.
The next logical question that follows is whether, in light of the WMS, there is merit in including a policy in the SWLP or instead relying upon Building Regulations. For the reasons set out above, our clients consider that there are good reasons to delete draft Policy DPD22 rather than modify it. The SWLP can then focus on ensuring development is directed towards sustainable locations (a matter covered in more detail elsewhere in our representations) and leave the Building Regulations regime to control the detailed standards for building fabric and energy generation. Such an approach would be entirely consistent with the Government’s expectation for the plan-making process.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102103
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Joseph Dimambro-Denson
I agree, though residential buildings also should have provision for easy to access cycle storage to make it as convienient as driving.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102159
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: IM Land 1 Limited
Asiant : Turley
65. IM Land supports the transition to delivering Net Zero development, however, has concerns over elements of the policy as currently drafted which go against national Government guidance, implications with regards to design and maintenance which have not been thought through, and will have viability issues not yet considered.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102198
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited
Asiant : Knight Frank LLP
While the draft policy aligns with the intent of reducing carbon emissions, BDW does not fully agree with it, particularly where it exceeds existing national standards. Exceeding national policies is likely to increase construction costs and potentially rendering projects unviable and unaffordable. To maintain consistency and avoid hindering development, local policies should align with national regulations, such as Building Regulations (Part L) and Future Homes Standard, which ensure achievable targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102332
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hatton Parish Council
Pressure from building contractors to dilute these policies must be resisted
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102342
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough
Asiant : Marrons
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102445
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hill Residential
Asiant : Turley
Hill Residential supports the transition to delivering Net Zero development (as demonstrated by the separate call for sites submission for ‘Hatton Villages’), however there are concerns over elements of the policy as currently drafted, which go against national Government guidance, have design implications which have not been thought through, and will have viability issues not yet considered. Below a number of key issues have been identified and are considered. It is recommended that the plan considers the approach and policies set out in the Warwick District Council Net Zero DPD which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102599
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Deeley Homes Dean Weldon
The principle of supporting Net-Zero Carbon buildings is supported, however this policy should be drafted in accordance with the revised Building Regulations and Future Homes Standards. Local and National policy requirements should not vary to allow consistency across the nation and Local policies should not exceed those of National Requirements
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102884
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Turley
Recommends consideration be given to wording of this policy and how the requirements might impact on varying types of non residential development. Clarification requested on various criterion. University would be pleased to input to next steps with regards to a net zero policy.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102913
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr David Bailey
We must require Passivhaus standards on all new developments, including all houses.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103039
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bloor Homes
Asiant : Marrons
The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103376
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough - Salford Road, Bidford-on-Avon
Asiant : Turley
Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.
The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103378
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough - Gaydon Road, Bishop's Itchington
Asiant : Turley
Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.
The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103381
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough - Lighthorne Road, Kineton
Asiant : Turley
Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.
The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103383
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough - Sycamore Close, Stockton
Asiant : Turley
Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.
The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103385
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough - Kineton Road, Wellesbourne
Asiant : Turley
Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.
The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.