Object

Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 4559

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Smith

Representation Summary:

Electric charging points should be provided at all new homes and business premises, access to fibre broadband as stndard, homes should be built to a high standard and well insulated ( with access to loft storage space without compromising the insulation), heating should use ground / air source heat pumps /low carbon heating, solar panels should be incorporated into the designs, bicycle parking should be
provided, developments should include considerable green spaces, wooded areas and biodiversity gain of at least 20%. A very high level of flood protection should be included as this is likely to become an increasing issue.

Full text:

Electric charging points should be provided at all new homes and business premises, access to fibre broadband as stndard, homes should be built to a high standard and well insulated ( with access to loft storage space without compromising the insulation), heating should use ground / air source heat pumps /low carbon heating, solar panels should be incorporated into the designs, bicycle parking should be
provided, developments should include considerable green spaces, wooded areas and biodiversity gain of at least 20%. A very high level of flood protection should be included as this is likely to become an increasing issue.