Comment

Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)

Representation ID: 3332

Received: 26/11/2008

Respondent: Castle Point Borough Council

Representation Summary:

CPBC has been advised by developers that Code level 3 is achievable however Level 4 and beyond significantly impacts on the economic viability of the development. The requirement for meeting level 6 by 2013 should be tested at a local level to determine viability and help the Council defend this policy at examination. The same testing is suggested for the application of BREEAM standards to other forms of development.

Full text:

CPBC has been advised by developers that Code level 3 is achievable however Level 4 and beyond significantly impacts on the economic viability of the development. The requirement for meeting level 6 by 2013 should be tested at a local level to determine viability and help the Council defend this policy at examination. The same testing is suggested for the application of BREEAM standards to other forms of development.