Object

Representation ID: 49237

Received: 31/07/2012

Respondent: University of Warwick

Agent: Turley

Supports the principles of climate change mitigation and adaptation as demonstrated by the University's approach to its own activities. Seeks clarification on the standards for Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM which will be expected as it is likely that there will be considerable change to these during the lifetime of the policy. The 20% requirement is confusing as there is no reference to the baseline to which these are made. If this is to be acheived above building regulations it will present significant commercial and technical constraints. There is no recognition of site specific constraints which may impact on the ability to acheive this. The policy should be amended to recognise the expected improvements to building regulations. It is likely that the 2013 building regulations will require renewable and low carbon technologies therefore PO12 is duplicating a national standard. If these standards are expected above building regulations then the evidence base documents should be updated.