Comment
Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 26 Draft
Representation ID: 93
Received: 13/06/2007
Respondent: Environment Agency
We feel that it is important to outline at an early stage what will be expected of development in the district, with high standards required. It should be made clear that compliance with sustainable construction targets will be sought in all developments.
Within Paragraph 4.9.6, we agree that all development should meet the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Sustainable construction should form an intrinsic part of the development. It should influence the layout of the development, allowing for appropriate orientation to maximise passive solar gain and provide space for habitat creation or amenity space. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) should be the first option for site drainage. Such systems also provide for habitat creation/amenity space, and a specific allowance within the layout of the site will need to be made for SuDS. Developers will clearly need to be aware of all these requirements prior to submitting an application.
Thank you for the consultation on the above document. At this stage we have outlined some general principles and key issues that we feel should be included and addressed in the Core Strategy.
I hope this information is of use to you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.