Comment

Representation ID: 948

Received: 19/10/2010

Respondent: English Heritage

Issue DM4 - Low Carbon Development and Efficient Use of Resources, p26
We do, in general, support the principles behind this policy, but the background text to this policy deals exclusively with new developments. This policy should also recognise the embodied energy within existing buildings, and should not be used to justify demolition of buildings that make a positive contribution to their surroundings. In this context, the advice in PPS5 HE1.1 is relevant, including the need to seek the reuse and, where appropriate, the modification of heritage assets so as to reduce carbon emissions and secure sustainable development. English Heritage's guidance 'Energy Conservation in Traditional Buildings' (available on the HELM website) provides further advice on sympathetic adaptation of the existing building stock.