Object

Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 21157

Received: 11/11/2011

Respondent: Rother Environmental Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

We do not agree with 13.15 "a local requirement to secure a proportion of energy in new developments is regarded as unnecessary"
There is a very good case for requiring developers to provide cost effective renewable energy where possible - in addition to building standards. New properties should have where possible south facing roofs and, if they do, developers should be required to install solar thermal - this is a highly cost effective technology and should enhance the value of the property.

Full text:

We do not agree with 13.15 "a local requirement to secure a proportion of energy in new developments is regarded as unnecessary"
There is a very good case for requiring developers to provide cost effective renewable energy where possible - in addition to building standards. New properties should have where possible south facing roofs and, if they do, developers should be required to install solar thermal - this is a highly cost effective technology and should enhance the value of the property.