Consultation Statement - Islington Council

3 Direction of Travel consultation
DM 10 - Sustainable Design
and Construction Statements
& DM 11 - Sustainable
materials, waste minimisation
and construction impacts.
DM 12 - Carbon Dioxide
reduction targets & DM 14 -
Sustainable Design Standards
Some developers were
concerned about the
practicalities of implementing
elements of these policies,
particularly with regard to
Green Performance Plans and
selection of materials.
Some developers sought clarity
on Building Regs and
BREEAM standards which will
be used given that these will
change over the life of the plan
and how new technologies may
impact on policy.
Some developers preferred
Building Regulations to be
complied with only, rather than
more onerous requirements.
Concerns were raised about
viability and delivery.
GLA have stated that part C is
not in line with policy 5.2 of the
draft replacement London Plan
Green Performance Plans are
considered reasonable and
materials considerations are
already considered as part of
the planning application
process.
Clearly identify standards to be
used, and consider flexibility of
approach to allow for new
(improved) technologies to be
used.
Feasibility and viability has
been tested, and the policy is
broadly in line with the London
Plan
Part C has been removed and
the London Plan policy for
non-domestic buildings will be
a relevant consideration.
DM 13 Decentralised Energy
Some developers suggested
that requirement to connect to
DEN should be more flexible.
Issues with feasibility and
viability were raised.
GLA have stated that Carbon
targets for DEN should reflect
those in the London Plan policy
5.2
Feasibility and viability has
been tested. There is a degree
of flexibility within the policy,
including the provision of
preferred and alternative
Energy Strategies.
DEN enables greater Carbon
reduction at a similar or
reduced cost and it is therefore
considered that the policy
position is reasonable.
DM 14 - Sustainable Design
Standards
Some developers requested
flexibility for issues of feasibility
and viability and that BREEAM
2008 should be referred to
specifically.
Technical feasibility and
financial viability are referred
to as relevant considerations.
Development Management Policies: Regulation 25 Consultation Statement Islington Council
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