19. Should the Council seek to implement zero carbon developments before the Government's changes to the building regulations in 2016?

Comment

Representation ID: 905

Received: 20/08/2010

Respondent: DPP

19. Should the Council seek to implement zero carbon developments before the Government's changes to the building regulations in 2016?
No, the building community should be allowed to formulate the best way to meet the target by being given a suitably appropriate timeframe. When the zero carbon target was announced the timeline was set to be challenging for developers. Bringing forwards this date will only reduce the likelihood that a coherent development scheme that can meet the criteria will be constructed within the region.

Support

Representation ID: 932

Received: 19/10/2010

Respondent: Environment Agency

Issue DM4: Question 19
We would support you should you wish to seek zero carbon development ahead of Government changes to the Building Regulations in 2016.

Object

Representation ID: 992

Received: 20/10/2010

Respondent: Savills

The governmental policy objective for all developments after 2016 to be "Zero Carbon" is particularly onerous and is likely to have a significant effect on development delivery. Introducing this into Southend before required and during a market recession, may have a severe negative effect on developments coming forward.