Question 10
Hallam considers that standards for housebuilding should be implemented through Building Regulations. Any local standards otherwise will need to be supported with a strong evidence base that provides a rationale for standards driven by local specific circumstances (e.g. site-specific circumstances that merit differing standards for water supply, drainage, geothermal or renewable energy etc.)
Why not aim high ? Recent development in Ravensden eg at the Curry Mansion do not give confidence re the space standards for residents. New housing often has large plated windows which add to light pollution – also excessive lighting associated with commercial units.
We are unaware of evidence to support the need to go beyond building such national standards. If the Council is to attempt to introduce such standards, compelling justification would be required as to why standards should be higher than that set at a national level.
We are unaware of evidence to support the need to go beyond building such national standards. If the Council is to attempt to introduce such standards, compelling justification would be required as to why standards should be higher than that set at a national level.
The Government standard should be the minimum required for a new building, the local regulation should set higher standards to reflect the aspirations of the enlightened arc community
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.
We are unaware of evidence to support the need to go beyond building such national standards. If the Council is to attempt to introduce such standards, compelling justification would be required as to why standards should be higher than that set at a national level.
There is concern with ‘identity-kit’ style developments that have no relationship to the local surroundings. This is reducing the unique attractiveness of the area. Policy needs to be bespoke to enhance our local area and environment.
Developers must be closely monitored to ensure that they comply with rigorous regulations and specifications. Parking on the new estates is notoriously bad. All houses should have off-road parking and developers should remember that most 3 bedroom properties have at least 3 cars. BBC has the chance to lead the field in new housing policy.
10.1 Our client would strongly recommend that the national standards are used, this will provide competition in the market and ensure that BBC is a competitive place to develop. Without sufficient research and justification, increasing the house building standards could harm the housing market within BBC and stop much needed development.
11.1 This question is not relevant to our client’s site. Any building standards for employment use must be in line with national standards to ensure that the employment market remains competitive. This is particularly relevant to this site given its close proximity to a number of other local planning authorities.
Yes. If the new government building regulations do not make developers produce a carbon emission free buildings, then any additional measures needed must be specified by the local authority.
Don't know
11.1 We have no comments at this time but reserve our position to consider specific policy proposals as part of subsequent stages of consultation.
11.1 We have no comments at this time but reserve our position to consider specific policy proposals as part of subsequent stages of consultation.
8.1 We are not aware of any local evidence or need to go beyond national standards. Instead, the Local Plan should require development to be in accordance with the latest national standards at the time that a planning application comes forward.
Developers must be closely monitored to ensure that they comply with rigorous regulations and specifications. Parking on the new estates is notoriously bad. All houses should have off-road parking and developers should remember that most 3 bedroom properties have at least 3 cars. BBC has the chance to lead the field in new housing policy.
There should be some control on the size of housing units coming forward in the town centre to ensure that the National Space Standards are met. There is evidence from Bedford and elsewhere of management issues where you have large numbers of small housing units being developed and limited amenity space. Much of this has come through the unwelcome office to residential Permitted Development Rights changes.
No comment.
2.17 We are unaware of evidence to support the need to go beyond building such national standards. If the Council is to attempt to introduce such standards, compelling justification would be required as to why standards should be higher than that set at a national level.
1.38. In a similar vein to our answer to question 9, we submit that there is no need to introduce local standards which change or exceed those required nationally.
1.36. In a similar vein to our answer to question 9, we submit that there is no need to introduce local standards which change or exceed those required nationally.
1.28. In a similar vein to our answer to question 9, we submit that there is no need to introduce local standards which change or exceed those required nationally.