Yes

Representation ID: 100739

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Gladman Developments

We recognise the council's ambitions around climate change and will look to work pro-actively with the councils to ensure timely implementation of measures

No

Representation ID: 100896

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Vistry Strategic Land - Wellesbourne

The Part A policy requirement needs to be viability tested in order to see if it is achievable. Sufficient grid capacity for battery storage will be required, which may not be available in all locations

Other

Representation ID: 100952

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

While the draft policy aligns with the intent of reducing carbon emissions, the landowner consortium does not fully agree with it, particularly where it exceeds existing national standards. Exceeding national policies is likely to increase construction costs and potentially rendering projects unviable. To maintain consistency and avoid hindering development, local policies should align with national regulations, such as Building Regulations (Part L) and Future Homes Standard, which ensure achievable targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Yes

Representation ID: 101076

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Garry Rollason

Strongly agree that new developments should be net-zero. Rooftop solar panels and heat pumps must be a requirement. Note that some rural areas do not have a gas connection and therefore have to use oil. The policy makes no reference to not allowing use of oil boilers in new developments.

No

Representation ID: 101077

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mac Mic Group

Agent: Marrons

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

No

Representation ID: 101167

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

No

Representation ID: 101370

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land

Agent: Marrons

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 101384

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: caroline owen

While Cala are generally supportive of the policy direction, clear evidence and justification must be provided to support draft policies. Flexibility should be allowed by the polices taking into account viability and site specific constraints which may affect some of the standards/ levels/ initiatives sought, from being able to contribute towards the sustainable of a development.

No

Representation ID: 101416

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Agent: Marrons

It is recommended that the Plan considers the approach and Policies set out in the Warwick District Council Net Zero DPD which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation. This provides a route to achieving Net Zero this which aligns with the Governments 2025 FHS and FBS, and 2023 Written Ministerial Statement on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of the Building Regulations.

No

Representation ID: 101437

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Alderley Holdings Trust

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

Yes

Representation ID: 101498

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Bart Slob

Yes, I agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-22: Net Zero Carbon Buildings. The policy provides clear and robust criteria to ensure that both residential and non-residential buildings contribute to achieving net-zero carbon emissions. By setting high standards for energy efficiency, fossil fuel-free development, and on-site renewable energy generation, it aligns with the ambition to meet climate targets. Additionally, the inclusion of energy statements and the emphasis on flexibility for adapting to local contexts, such as retrofitting historic buildings, ensures practicality while advancing the transition to a sustainable built environment.

Yes

Representation ID: 101540

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Zoe Leventhal

Strict net zero carbon policy on homes and buildings is essential to enable the UK to meet its net zero goals and to mitigate against the effects of the climate crisis

Solar and heat pump technology in all new homes is essential and homes should not be permitted under any circumstances without them. They are cheaper and better in the longer term and if we create the market for developers to adopt competitive purchasing power, the overall cost will come down.

No

Representation ID: 101662

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

Representation ID: 101938

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

The proposal to carry out further work to identify what net zero looks like in practice is very much supported

Other

Representation ID: 102036

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Barwood Land

Agent: Savills (UK) Ltd

Our clients consider the emerging policy approach to be unsound - it is plainly not consistent with national policy as the requirements of the policy are not expressed as a percentage uplift from the TER as now required by the WMS.
The next logical question that follows is whether, in light of the WMS, there is merit in including a policy in the SWLP or instead relying upon Building Regulations. For the reasons set out above, our clients consider that there are good reasons to delete draft Policy DPD22 rather than modify it. The SWLP can then focus on ensuring development is directed towards sustainable locations (a matter covered in more detail elsewhere in our representations) and leave the Building Regulations regime to control the detailed standards for building fabric and energy generation. Such an approach would be entirely consistent with the Government’s expectation for the plan-making process.

Yes

Representation ID: 102103

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Joseph Dimambro-Denson

I agree, though residential buildings also should have provision for easy to access cycle storage to make it as convienient as driving.

Other

Representation ID: 102159

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: IM Land 1 Limited

Agent: Turley

65. IM Land supports the transition to delivering Net Zero development, however, has concerns over elements of the policy as currently drafted which go against national Government guidance, implications with regards to design and maintenance which have not been thought through, and will have viability issues not yet considered.

Other

Representation ID: 102198

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: BDW Trading Limited

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

While the draft policy aligns with the intent of reducing carbon emissions, BDW does not fully agree with it, particularly where it exceeds existing national standards. Exceeding national policies is likely to increase construction costs and potentially rendering projects unviable and unaffordable. To maintain consistency and avoid hindering development, local policies should align with national regulations, such as Building Regulations (Part L) and Future Homes Standard, which ensure achievable targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Yes

Representation ID: 102332

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hatton Parish Council

Pressure from building contractors to dilute these policies must be resisted

No

Representation ID: 102342

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough

Agent: Marrons

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 102445

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hill Residential

Agent: Turley

Hill Residential supports the transition to delivering Net Zero development (as demonstrated by the separate call for sites submission for ‘Hatton Villages’), however there are concerns over elements of the policy as currently drafted, which go against national Government guidance, have design implications which have not been thought through, and will have viability issues not yet considered. Below a number of key issues have been identified and are considered. It is recommended that the plan considers the approach and policies set out in the Warwick District Council Net Zero DPD which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation.

Other

Representation ID: 102599

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Deeley Homes Dean Weldon

The principle of supporting Net-Zero Carbon buildings is supported, however this policy should be drafted in accordance with the revised Building Regulations and Future Homes Standards. Local and National policy requirements should not vary to allow consistency across the nation and Local policies should not exceed those of National Requirements

Other

Representation ID: 102884

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Turley

Recommends consideration be given to wording of this policy and how the requirements might impact on varying types of non residential development. Clarification requested on various criterion. University would be pleased to input to next steps with regards to a net zero policy.

No

Representation ID: 102913

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr David Bailey

We must require Passivhaus standards on all new developments, including all houses.

No

Representation ID: 103039

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Marrons

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 103376

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Salford Road, Bidford-on-Avon

Agent: Turley

Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.

The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 103378

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Gaydon Road, Bishop's Itchington

Agent: Turley

Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.

The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 103381

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Lighthorne Road, Kineton

Agent: Turley

Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.

The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 103383

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Sycamore Close, Stockton

Agent: Turley

Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.

The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.

Other

Representation ID: 103385

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Kineton Road, Wellesbourne

Agent: Turley

Draft Policy Direction 22 as currently drafted goes against national Government guidance and further work is required to demonstrate that such an approach is viable.

The SWLP should consider the policies within the existing Warwick District Council’s Net Zero Development Plan Document, which requires development to achieve Net Zero Carbon in operation and aligned with the Governments’ The 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and Future Buildings Standard (FBS) Consultation (2023) along with the 2023 Written Ministerial Statement, which includes information on setting requirements which exceed the requirements of Building Regulations.