Comment
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 387
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: JTS Partnership LLP
Representation Summary:
Whilst the objectives underlying this draft policy are to be welcomed, greater recognition needs to be given to the fact that the incorporation of sustainable construction and renewable energy technologies, within a scheme, can significantly increase the cost of new development and can, therefore, in certain instances, threaten viability. Greater flexibility needs to be built into the policy, with the third paragraph being reworded as follows:-
Where development viability is compromised by these standards, the developer/applicant will need to provide evidence as to why the targets cannot be met (either in their entirety or in part).
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