Question 9
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The need for good quality and sustainable insulation, and inclusion of solar panels where possible on new builds.
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I think developers need no additional guidance to be produced. It's all out there in the public domain already. They just need to know that BBC will enforce the requirements in planning considerations.
Bedford must strongly encourage energy efficient and low carbon emissions as a rule for all new development and redevelopment.
However, I'm sure that the larger developers are making this a priority. In my experience developers plant trees too close to property. They need to plant more trees (and someone needs to keep them watered!!) but nearer roads for example, in order to block noise, aid in flood prevention and absorb pollution. Housing developments need to include green "squares" with trees and landscaping, areas to sit, covered areas under which to wait for public transport, collect/drop off electric bikes, put up stalls for local people to show their wares etc.. Developers need to build bunding to prevent noise and have green spaces between areas of high density housing with footpaths and cycle paths for cyclists, pedestrians and dog walkers. There also needs to be traffic calming measures put in place and electric charge points
It should be a fully integrated approach that addresses environmental impacts across the board. I am not convinced that all developers will take notice of "guidance".
To ensure developers are using the most sustainable materials and resources in the new builds.
standards for enhancing natural capital at a very local and strategic level.
Yes, the Council should include guidance for developers on climate change, including best practice and case studies. Possible areas to include are ensuring that the principles of sustainable design and construction are integrated into the design of new developments, that all new developments are designed to help to minimise carbon reductions and reduce potable water consumption, integrated water management and minimising flood risk, energy management, improving air quality and minimising dust and odours and improving recycling and litter facilities.
The Biddenham Society recommends the inclusion of solar panels and car charging ports as standard in all new houses.
The Borough Council should seek to undertake appropriate assessments and studies on climate change guidance as part of the Local Plan evidence base to support any future requirements set out within policies.
Very high standards for insulation (triple glazing and coating, roof insulation, floor insulation) Renewable energy generation (solar panels) included in all individual developments. Energy efficient appliances, where fitted Energy efficient heating systems eg. ground/air source heat pumps
The use of ground-source heating should be the default position before solar panels and wind turbines. Houses and businesses should be in the town so that people can walk or cycle to work. It should not be acceptable to build on greenfield sites which leads to more car and bus travel at the expense of the environment. Development away from the town is not sustainable and developers should be actively discouraged from bringing forward such ideas.
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We feel that electric charging points and solar panels should be included as standard. There should be more cycle lanes. Ensure office developments over a certain size have showers available so people can cycle to work. Improve broadband and office space in homes so people can work from home. Houses should be well insulated and developments should maintain the character of the area.
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Re-appraisal of flood risk. A requirement for good quality green space provision and lower housing densities. All new housing to be carbon neutral, including solar panels as standard.
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Guidance should include: • Zero carbon housing • Access to public transport. • Dedicated cycleways and walkways. • Electric car charging for all homes. • Solar panels where possible. • District heating schemes. • Superfast broadband in all homes, given the move to home working. • Sufficient car parking spaces. • Development that maintains the character of the area.
Council should instruct developers how to respond to climate change. In addition Council needs to demonstrate an understanding of the governments policy on sustainability which is sadly lacking
I also believe this housing is actually not needed post Brexit.
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If houses do not have drives or garages it would be useful to have charging points for electric cars. Have ways to walk about which are pleasant.
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Guidance should include: • Zero carbon housing • Access to public transport. • Dedicated cycleways and walkways. • Electric car charging for all homes. • Solar panels where possible. • District heating schemes. • Superfast broadband in all homes, given the move to home working. • Sufficient car parking spaces. • Development that maintains the character of the area.