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Representation ID: 71631

Received: 13/02/2020

Respondent: Barton Willmore (now Stantec)

The draft SPD strongly encourages all developments to reduce their carbon footprint and states that a future Development Plan Document (DPD) will be produced to address design matters related to this. Whilst a positive approach to addressing carbon reduction and climate change is supported, the correct approach is to consider any requirement for standards via a DPD wherein any viability implications can be considered, in line with national policy and guidance. As part of any future standards, the Council should take into consideration the Governments recent Future Homes Standards consultations (2019) on increased Building Regulations requirements for zero carbon homes.