Comment

Representation ID: 27778

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

References in Policy EN10 to providing site wide heating and cooling systems ‘where reasonable and practical’ is welcomed in recognition of the practicalities of providing such systems depending on site size and other site-specific characteristics. Reference within the policy to the requirements for developments to connect to wider district heating and cooling networks for energy supply and export, and the achievement of zero net-carbon emissions and Future Homes Standard by 2025, should also make provision for such systems and achievements to be achieved where this is practical and viable to ensure that unduly onerous requirements do not have the potential to undermine otherwise successful and sustainable schemes.