Do you agree that the Council has identified all reasonable options for Sustainable Buildings?

Support

Representation ID: 5419

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: John Baxter

Support.

Object

Representation ID: 5492

Received: 27/09/2009

Respondent: Joanna Illingworth

There isn't enough on energy conservation or on measures that can be applied to older buildings as opposed to new builds.

Support

Representation ID: 5554

Received: 22/09/2009

Respondent: Mr and Mrs G Morgan

Number of people: 2

Support.

Object

Representation ID: 5604

Received: 20/09/2009

Respondent: George Martin

that WDC should bring forward the 'zero carbon buildings' requirement to 2012 and put this in place for ALL new buildings.
the word encourage should be removed from all documents.
use UK Green Building Council's definition of zero carbon.
Robust enforcement mechanisms for non compliance.
New build should be future proofed for retrofit of PV cells.
Design guide on integration of renewables.
Passive design measures should be firmly implemented
ALL buildings on Phase 2 will be 'zero carbon'
Consider use of materials for buildings and carbon footprint in them.
CHP infrastructure be implemented for public buildings.
Implement consequential improvements on existing property like Uttlesford Council.

Support

Representation ID: 5731

Received: 22/09/2009

Respondent: Roger Warren

Support.

Support

Representation ID: 5791

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Philip Wilson

We support that there should be targets but the WDC should aim for 50/60% now

Support

Representation ID: 5872

Received: 13/10/2009

Respondent: Pamela Payne

Support.

Support

Representation ID: 5948

Received: 28/09/2009

Respondent: Mr Alan Roberts

Provided the saving is not at the expenses at something else.

Support

Representation ID: 6051

Received: 23/09/2009

Respondent: Paul Skidmore

Support.

Object

Representation ID: 6164

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Barry & Valerie Sankey

Number of people: 2

Kings Hill could not share renewable energy schemes with existing built up areas and, even if the homes are zero carbon, residents will all be travelling south to Leamington for work and shopping.

Object

Representation ID: 6229

Received: 13/10/2009

Respondent: John, Elaine and Sarah Lewis

Object

Support

Representation ID: 6291

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Ross Telford

Support

Support

Representation ID: 6292

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Ross Telford

Support

Object

Representation ID: 6372

Received: 18/09/2009

Respondent: John Jessamine

Object.

Support

Representation ID: 6467

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: graham leeke

support

Support

Representation ID: 6752

Received: 22/09/2009

Respondent: Milverton New Allotments Association Ltd

support

Object

Representation ID: 6966

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Bishops Tachbrook Parish Council

Sustainable Buildings
The use of BREEAM and other Regulatory required standards such as SAP ratings as part of the Building Regulation process will determine the energy ratings of new building and alteration works. As these standards increase due to European commission rules, planning authorities will have to accept new types of building construction and changes in visual appearance of buildings if zero carbon targets are to be met. Renewables in domestic situations are unlikely to give significant quantities of energy because the technology at present does not exist but authorities could fill that gap by initiating and facilitating larger initiatives such as hydropower from the Leam, ground-source heat pumps and industrial waste heat for district heating schemes. The Parish Council believes that all reasonable options have been identified.
However, the reduction target is far too low. Zero carbon should be the goal. Warwick District should set the highest achievable standard for the reduction in energy consumption based on technologies as they are developed It is far easier to reduce energy consumption in a new dwelling. But the biggest problem is the millions of existing buildings that are no where near any standard and there is no programme of retrofitting the necessary works to improve this. The core strategy is an opportunity to make a positive impact on climate change by identifying the poorest performers in the District and including them in a redevelopment programme of some sort compatible with the housing requirements of the RSS. For that reason, we object to the Preferred Option.

Support

Representation ID: 7025

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Norton Lindsey Parish Council

Support.

Comment

Representation ID: 7056

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Warwick and Leamington Green Party

The 10% renewable requirement must not be reduced purely on grounds of financial viability.reducing our demand for energy and generating the energy we need from renewable sources. CS must encourage development of new renewable generation capacity. Iinclude explicit support for wind turbine developments where sited away from housing and with proven generation capacity. Would also include explicit rights of homeowners to install solar hot water panels and solar photovoltaic panels without planning permission. Stimulate local economy by allowing and supporting investment in renewable energy technology. Council should offer free insulation packages against the value of the house.

Comment

Representation ID: 7120

Received: 10/09/2009

Respondent: Advantage West Midlands

Encouraged by draft Sustainable Building policy, which will be informed further through sub-regional renewables study and water cycle study. Formulation of more detailed policies within Core Strategy could be aided by reference to Checklist West Midlands. Checklist has been developed by WMRA with range of regional and national partners and covers regionally specific sustainability and masterplanning issues, emphasising those of higher priority and highlighting best practice.

Support

Representation ID: 7151

Received: 22/09/2009

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Should be renamed 'Climate Change', as relates to buildings, the spaces between them and wider landscape. Support policies proposed to address Climate Change, but believe they need developing.
Should: require land-use patterns that reduce need and propensity to travel by car
* restrict development which has major negative impact on CO2 emissions .
Difficult to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if population figures are allowed to increase.
Big challenge for carbon reduction is existing building stock. Policy needed to policy to ensure homeowners upgrade energy efficiency of entire property when building extensions.

Object

Representation ID: 7422

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Sir Thomas White's Charity & King Henry VIII Endowed Trust

Agent: Stansgate Planning

The Preferred Option refers to a target for onsite renewable and a threshold to which the policy will apply, as being in excess of that required at regional level and being considered through the RSS. There is no justification for the position in Warwick District to be any different to the rest of the region and this approach should be deleted or properly justified having regard to local circumstances.

Object

Representation ID: 7608

Received: 17/09/2009

Respondent: Mr George Jones

Object

Comment

Representation ID: 33545

Received: 15/12/2009

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England strongly welcomes the inclusion of this Sustainable Buildings strategic objective.

Object

Representation ID: 33596

Received: 23/09/2009

Respondent: Ray Bullen

Use of BREEAM and required standards such as SAP ratings as part of Building Regulation process will determine energy ratings of new building/alteration works. As these standards increase, planning authorities will have to accept new types of building construction and changes in appearance of buildings if zero carbon targets are to be met. Renewables in domestic situations unlikely to give significant quantities of energy because technology at present does not exist but authorities could fill that gap by initiating and facilitating larger initiatives such as hydropower from Leam, ground-source heat pumps and industrial waste heat for district heating schemes.

Object

Representation ID: 33632

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council [Archaeological Information and Advice]

Agent: Savills (L&P) Ltd

Any local policy should reflect the requirement of the RSS. Developers should be encouraged to voluntarily provide additional renewable energy features, or measures to ensure sustainable buildings, but they should not be required to provide anything in excess of any nationally agreed standards as this could adversely affect the viability of development proposals.

Support

Representation ID: 33696

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Mr T Steele

Agent: Savills (L&P) Ltd

Support

Support

Representation ID: 33741

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Sharba Homes

Agent: PJPlanning

Support

Support

Representation ID: 33780

Received: 28/08/2009

Respondent: Shirley Estates

Agent: Davis Planning Partnership

Policy could address issue of carbon offsets.

Support

Representation ID: 33844

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Gallagher Estates

Support