Policy DM2 - Low Carbon Development and Efficient Use of Resources

Support

Representation ID: 1620

Received: 06/05/2014

Respondent: Environment Agency

We are supportive of the objectives of Policy DM2, in particular those relating to water efficient design measures.

Comment

Representation ID: 1638

Received: 14/05/2014

Respondent: Natural England

Biodiversity and the natural environment can lead to various opportunities, not just for wildlife activity and connection, but also health, recreation, contributing to climate change adaptation and improving quality of life. The Council could make references to the multiple benefits of green, open, natural space in support of this policy and aspiration approach.

Support

Representation ID: 1639

Received: 14/05/2014

Respondent: Natural England

DM2(1)(v) Urban Greening measures are included, which is welcomed and to be encouraged.

Comment

Representation ID: 1640

Received: 14/05/2014

Respondent: Natural England

Appendix 2: Southend on Sea Core Strategy Objectives lists nineteen (19) objectives which can be broadly supported, especially the following;
SO 14 refer to well designed and attractive urban and natural environments;
SO 18 refer to Green Grid and high quality, linked publicly accessible green spaces and landscape.

Object

Representation ID: 1655

Received: 16/05/2014

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

Agent: Iceni Projects Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The continued reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and BREEAM very good in Policy DM2 should be amended. As previously advised, this should not quote specific standards as otherwise the policy is likely to date quickly as standards change.

Support

Representation ID: 1656

Received: 16/05/2014

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

Agent: Iceni Projects Ltd

The new version of the proposed submission version contains references to "where viable and feasible" in the policies related to sustainability (DM2). This addition is supported in principle as it is considered particularly important in the context of the NPPF.

Support

Representation ID: 1671

Received: 09/06/2014

Respondent: Essex County Council

DM2(ii) - The supporting text and its subsequent inclusion with the policy DM2 and criteria (ii) is welcomed and supported. This is a positive amendment to promote the importance of the use of renewable materials to reduce the demand for and use of minerals in construction, consistent with the waste hierarchy and the emerging Essex and southend on Sea Waste Development Document.

Support

Representation ID: 1678

Received: 06/05/2014

Respondent: Environment Agency

We welcome the specific section on retrofitting, which has the potential to deliver improvements across the borough.

Support

Representation ID: 1679

Received: 06/05/2014

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the requirement for urban greening measures to be incorporated from the beginning of the design process. Such early consideration should enable more effective integration, and secure the maximum range of benefits as described in paragraph 3.29.