No

Representation ID: 95737

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

Yes

Representation ID: 95940

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Paul Tesh

yes

Yes

Representation ID: 96003

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Marshall

I agree.

Yes

Representation ID: 96335

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Southam Town Council

Southam Town, District and County elected representatives support this Policy Direction.

Yes

Representation ID: 96556

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Shipston Town Council

Agree

Yes

Representation ID: 96799

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: John Dinnie

Yes, the principles are to be applauded. The temptation to introduce unnecessary bureaucracy should be resisted.

Yes

Representation ID: 96976

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Alcester Town Council

This is agreed by Alcester Town Council, Arrow with Weethley Parish Council, Kinwarton Parish Council, Wixford Parish Council and Great Alne Parish Council (together referred to as Alcester Parishes Group or ‘APG’).

No

Representation ID: 97171

Received: 26/02/2025

Respondent: Tysoe Parish Council

This policy will increase the cost of building by an unacceptable level.

No

Representation ID: 97250

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Squab Hall Farm

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

Yes

Representation ID: 97505

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr HUGH KEEP

This is an excellent approach.

Yes

Representation ID: 97811

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Brenda Stewart

A very good approach

Other

Representation ID: 97954

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Simon Fox

Targets are not stringent enough for a Net Zero future.
They only take effect once a site is selected - but the best design is to avoid emissions by selecting sites that need the least building materials - so solid ground, not subject to flooding, or not clay soils that require deeper foundations and therefore higher embedded carbon.

No

Representation ID: 98102

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: William Davis Limited

Agent: Marrons

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

No

Representation ID: 98660

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

Yes

Representation ID: 99596

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Anthony Cocker

I strongly agree with this approach. If it is to be implemented rigorously, it will require substantial changes to Council processes, including training of Officers and Councillors, changes to design guides and SPD, and particularly recommended materials

Yes

Representation ID: 99641

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Gillian Padgham

agree

Yes

Representation ID: 100113

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon District Council

Good policy.

Yes

Representation ID: 100353

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

NA

Yes

Representation ID: 100363

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Adrian Parsons

I agree with the approach laid out

No

Representation ID: 100522

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Geoff Cooper

Where's the money coming from?

Other

Representation ID: 100956

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

The policy focuses on reducing embodied carbon in new developments by encouraging the reuse of existing building materials and adopting circular economy principles. This approach aligns with the NPPF, in relation to mitigating climate change through sustainable construction practices.

However, it should be noted that the proposed 'Part Z' amendment, advocating for the inclusion of embodied carbon considerations in Building Regulations, whilst not yet enacted into law, may provide alternative measures. Therefore, the SWLP's policy on embodied carbon should be worded in a way to ensure consistency with emerging Building Regulations amendments to avoid unnecessarily exceeding these.

No

Representation ID: 101090

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mac Mic Group

Agent: Marrons

Targets named are not informed by specific analysis of the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability. Ultimately, the policy in the Local Plan should be in accordance with the requirements of national policy, Building Regulations, changes expected by the forthcoming Future Homes Standard.

No

Representation ID: 101170

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

No

Representation ID: 101377

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land

Agent: Marrons

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

No

Representation ID: 101415

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Agent: Marrons

We would recommend that the approach set out in the Warwick Net Zero DPD and supporting SPD is followed, this requires the consideration and reduction of upfront embodied carbon, without setting a specific target at this stage. The application of specific targets needs to be fully considered as part of the Plan evidence base and viability assessment.

No

Representation ID: 101544

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Alderley Holdings Trust

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of lowering embodied carbon in building materials is understood, and this being encouraged by policy is noted. The quantitative targets within Policy Direction 24 refer however to the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and the Royal British Institute of Architects (RIBA) rather than specific analysis for the Plan area. A local analysis of the ability of different types and scales of development to meet an embody carbon policy should be prepared and subsequently tested through viability.

Yes

Representation ID: 101551

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Zoe Leventhal

Critical for meeting net zero targets and mitigating against effects of climate change

No

Representation ID: 101668

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

Representation ID: 101936

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Agree

No

Representation ID: 102039

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.