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263 Mr P Kneen<br />
Whilst Swan Hill acknowledges the need to consider issues <strong>of</strong> climate change within developments, it is considered that<br />
setting a stringent requirement that <strong>all</strong> developments must meet a certain target does not provide a sufficiently flexible<br />
manner in which to promote more sustainable forms <strong>of</strong> development. Swan Hill recognises the Government's commitment<br />
set out in its Energy White Paper for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In this regard, it is widely considered by other<br />
Local <strong>Planning</strong> Authorities that new developments should generate an element <strong>of</strong> electricity required by the development<br />
from renewable energy. Swan Hill has not objection in principle to the inclusion <strong>of</strong> such technologies within developments<br />
provided that their inclusion, along with other requirements, does not result in an unviable development. It is considered<br />
that the 'probable' option <strong>of</strong> requiring <strong>all</strong> new housing and employment development to include renewable energy probision<br />
is inflexible and does not <strong>all</strong>ow sufficient flexibility to consider site specific considerations which may not <strong>all</strong>ow the inclusion<br />
We fully support measures to conserve energy and water and the principles <strong>of</strong> sustainable construction. In particular the<br />
265 Mr R Pomery<br />
benefits <strong>of</strong> hemp, some <strong>of</strong> which is used in the insulation <strong>of</strong> buildings.<br />
<strong>Planning</strong> for new developments, both housing and other, should have a requirement for some renewable energy (solar<br />
267 Mr D Pointer<br />
panels or wind turbines) and should have rain water storage. Improved recycling facilities should be provided.<br />
A firm policy is needed as anything else will be met with typical apathy. Better recycling facilities essential (eg it takes me<br />
268 Mr S Crussell<br />
an hour on a Sunday to recycle at Rayleigh - and <strong>of</strong>ten bins are full!).<br />
EWT considers that the council should be playing a lead role here. Water conservation is a major interest, standards for<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> water from hard surfaces ie ro<strong>of</strong>s and surface run<strong>of</strong>f should be developed and <strong>all</strong> housing developments should<br />
have plans for recycling <strong>of</strong> grey water. We would encourage RDC to adopt the highest standards <strong>of</strong> home insulation<br />
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possible for new properties in the interest both <strong>of</strong> the environment and also the future homeowners.<br />
You need to be leading the debate on this area, for once RDC can preempt future government guidelines these issues are<br />
271 Mr & Mrs Jobson only going to become more not less important over the next 15 years.<br />
Environmental energy and water issues should be supported by RDC. However, only when they can be demonstrable in<br />
274 Mr S Mckinnon having a positive effect.<br />
Energy and Water Conservation Water resources are a key issue for south Essex, which imports the majority <strong>of</strong> its water.<br />
Our representations to the East <strong>of</strong> England Plan highlighted the need for <strong>all</strong> new development to incorporate water<br />
efficiency measures. A saving <strong>of</strong> approximately 25% can be achieved through the use <strong>of</strong> relatively simple measures such<br />
as: sprays taps, efficient appliances and low flush toilets. We would recommend the inclusino <strong>of</strong> a specific target for this<br />
key issue. Further guidance on possible techniques is available from myself or on our website<br />
www.environmentagency.gov.uk. Waste is a further key issue for south Essex, with landfill space rapidly decreasing. This<br />
section could be broadened to 'Resource Efficiency', which should include waste reduction. Site waste management plans<br />
should be required to limit construction waste, while space for the storage <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials should be provided within<br />
developments. Renewable Energy We support the identification <strong>of</strong> this issue, but feel that the 'probable' options<br />
276 Mr M Barrell<br />
should be boradened. There are a range <strong>of</strong> renewable energy options, from ground source heat pumps to biomass<br />
277 Ms S A Elkington Offer energy/water advice in home/work place free <strong>of</strong> charge.<br />
278 Mr P Marsh<strong>all</strong> Quite satisfactory at the moment. Not sure if there's a lot more extra building.<br />
279 S J Heeney Do not understand the question.<br />
280 Mrs M A Tyrell<br />
Whatever buildings take place - our roads, <strong>all</strong> our utilities, schools, hospital, doctors and dentists must be in place first. So<br />
much is already overstretched.