Estate Management Strategy - Southwark Council Planning Pages

9 SustainabilityThe success of the Development will depend upon the long term economic, social and environmental benefits it brings to thosewho live, work and visit the Development, and in particular the benefits to those in its immediate vicinity.The Heygate Masterplan considers a wide range of social, economic and environmental initiatives, submitted as part of thisapplication. The management of the Estate will be a critical component in realising many of these initiatives, and as such it isimportant that the EMC and PMCs have a clear commitment to sustainability and a strong understanding of the way theDevelopment has been designed in this regard. It is important that the EMC and PMCs are experienced in implementingsustainability initiatives and is also innovative in their approach to ensure best practice is always met.The EMC and PMCs will consider both direct responsibilities in terms of management, but also in the provision of information toboth residential and non‐residential occupiers to encourage more sustainable behaviours. Some key considerations in thisregard are outlined below.9.1 Energy and CarbonThe mixed use nature of the Heygate Masterplan, its phasing and ambition to be zero carbon post 2016 brings a requirement fora more holistic consideration of efficient energy generation, which moves away from the traditional approach of looking atenergy generation on a building by building basis. Therefore the preferred energy efficient generation technology to takeforward is a centralised gas CHP unit in an energy centre located on Plot H12 delivering both space heat and residential hot watervia a low temperature hot water (LTHW) District Heating Network (DHN) to the Development. The LTHW will be distributed to allproperties by a series of heat sub stations located within each Plot, with the exact location and numbers being determined at thedetailed design stage.9.2 Waste ManagementIn development of the detail design and management services the EMC and PMCs will seek to ensure that handling of waste isminimised and that the service has a minimum impact on service charge levels.The Waste Strategy submitted in support of this Outline Planning Application contains detailed assumptions in relation to wastemanagement during the operation of the Development. Adequate areas will be identified for storage of bins for refuse, mixeddry recycling and where appropriate mixed food and garden waste. These areas will be located to enable appropriate access forCouncil collections. Where necessary, EMC and PMCs resources will be utilised to assist in manoeuvring bins from the normal binstores to a roadside area where they can be picked up by the refuse collection vehicle.The retail units should have their own separate waste stores within the Plots.9.3 Travel and TransportThe Travel Plan submitted with this application considers a number of measures and initiatives aimed at encouraging travel onfoot, by cycling and public transport.An Estate Parking Strategy will be put in place for the provision and allocation of parking spaces. Before first occupation the EMCand PMCs will develop a plan for the delivery of services to residents making use of the car parking spaces. In accordance withthe Travel Plan submitted with this application, an appropriate level of car club parking spaces will be provided and car sharingpromoted. Similarly, electric car charging will be provided.9.4 Green LeasesLend Lease will work with all non‐domestic tenants to secure Green Lease provisions that will ensure landlord and tenants workcollaboratively to achieve a more sustainable outcome. Provisions could include:• A minimum of an annual meeting between owners and occupiers to collaborate towards more sustainable outcomes;• Development of a sustainability plan by the landlord that includes short and long term targets for tenants;• Agreement that tenants will provide resource use data (at least annually); and• Provision of a sustainable fit out guide.The Heygate Masterplan Elephant and Castle Outline Planning Application March 2012 13