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LDFWIGANLOCALDEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORKHouse Extensions SPDWigan Council5.13 Low carbon technologies such assolar panels, heat pumps and biomassboilers can also be installed on homes.As well as the environmental benefits andcost savings achieved from suchtechnologies the Government also offersan incentive to install low carbontechnologies by paying a set price to theowner for any electricity or heat that isgenerated. For further information visitthe Department for Energy and ClimateChange website (www.decc.gov.uk).5.14 Although the council recommendsthe use of small scale low carbontechnologies we recommend that you fullyconsider their effectiveness and suitabilityfor your property before installation.Some technologies do not requireplanning permission, but there areexceptions, so it is advisable to check withthe council.5.15 It is good practice for you toconsider the following questions beforesubmitting your planning application, suchas:What energy efficiency measures willbe implemented and how will thislead to reduced energy use/carbonsavings?Are low carbon energy technologiessuitable such as more efficientboilers, solar panels, ground sourceheat pumps?What will be the impact on flood riskand surface water run-off and whatmeasures have been taken?Are any water efficiency measuressuch as low flush toilet and spraytaps to be implemented?Are the proposed security featurescertified or recommended by bodiessuch as ‘Secured by Design?’Is the extension or the alteration to adwelling able to support the changingneeds of individuals and families atdifferent stages of life, in line with theprinciples of 'Lifetime Homes?'(www.lifetimehomes.org.uk)Is there adequate provision for thestorage of waste for recycling?Will development use constructionmaterials with a high recycledcontent?Will development use constructionmaterials with low embodied energycontent such as timber instead ofPVC?Are construction materialssustainably sourced, for instance aretimber goods accredited?How is it intended to minimiseconstruction waste?Secured by Design5.16 Altering or extending a dwellingprovides an opportunity to improvesecurity. It is recommended that where33
WIGANLOCALDEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORKHouse Extensions SPDWigan CouncilLDFappropriate development should satisfythe principles of 'Secured by Design,'which can be found on the Association ofChief Police Officers Secured by DesignInitiative website(www.securedbydesign.com).Design and Access Statements5.17 A Design and Access Statementis required if the dwelling that is intendedto be extended or altered is a listedbuilding and/or is within a conservationarea. Guidance on how to prepare aDesign and Access Statement is availablefrom the planning section of the council'swebsite (www.wigan.gov.uk).Other Consents5.18 There are a range of otherconsents that may be necessary beforeworks are undertaken, for example,Building Regulations5.19 These cover the technical aspectsof construction and are entirely separatefrom the planning system. For informationwith regards to Building Regulationsplease see the council’s leaflet 1 “Applyingfor Building Regulations approval.” A formcan be completed and submitted to thecouncil to enquire whether buildingregulations are required.5.20 This form as well as advice onBuilding Regulations is available from thecouncil's Civic Buildings Offices, NewMarket Street or from planning section ofthe council’s website(www.wigan.gov.uk). Alternatively, youcan call the council on 01942 404364.Party Wall Act 19965.21 This controls works that are closeto, or on, the boundary of the property, orparty wall. It is recommended that adviceis sought from an appropriately qualifiedperson as this is not controlled by thecouncil, although there is guidance underthe planning section of the council’swebsite (www.wigan.gov.uk).Covenants5.22 It is recommended that all thenecessary checks are made to ensurethat land proposed for development isexamined for any associated covenantswhich may restrict development.34
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