Comment

Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options

Representation ID: 23074

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Rachel Hills

Representation Summary:

Water Efficiency Background paper is too weak - validation checklist should be mandatory. Policy should be expanded to include all new developments (domestic and commercial). RDC as an area of serious water stress should aim to achieve better than a 110 litres per day per person usage. Grey water and rain water harvesting should be encouraged on all new builds and refurbishments.

Full text:

Water Efficiency Background paper is too weak - validation checklist should be mandatory.

Policy should be expanded to include all new developments (domestic and commercial).

RDC as an area of serious water stress should aim to achieve better than a 110 litres per day per person usage.

Grey water and rain water harvesting should be encouraged on all new builds and refurbishments.