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Representation ID: 1570

Received: 31/08/2009

Respondent: Mr Nigel Hamilton

Standard is too low!

New building standards could and should be much higher.

BUT also need to incorporate sustainable standards for major refurbishment/ improvements to existing housing stock when planning permission is sort.

HOWEVER to be truly sustainable building design life needs to be longer, I live in 180 year old building, how many new houses and flats will make it to 50 years?
What is the life expectancy of plastic windows/ insulation materials, can they be recycled?

Therefore minimum room and plot size- i.e parker morris- needed if homes are able to meet changing needs over time, and therefore be sustainable!