Design Guide SPD - Resources - Chapter 12

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Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16080

Received: 25/01/2023

Respondent: Miss Kathy Keeley

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Great to see so much consideration given to the quality of materials but I think there could be more use of recycled materials.

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Great to see so much consideration given to the quality of materials but I think there could be more use of recycled materials.

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16127

Received: 01/03/2023

Respondent: Chris Stevenson

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I made a comment under Homes, wondering why no mention of power was made. That's because it's here isn't it ;-). I support all the ideas about minimising power use, having locally produced power where possible, etc. More "passive haus" developments please - higher cost yes but not in the long term.

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I made a comment under Homes, wondering why no mention of power was made. That's because it's here isn't it ;-). I support all the ideas about minimising power use, having locally produced power where possible, etc. More "passive haus" developments please - higher cost yes but not in the long term.

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16134

Received: 02/03/2023

Respondent: The Chiltern Conservation Board

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16157

Received: 14/02/2023

Respondent: Mr John Day

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16178

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Prof. Chris Brierley

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There are many different terms used in relation to climate change in section 12.9: resilience, adaption and mitigating climate change impact. Can I suggest that you help separate and define them a little for readers? I feel here they all really mean the similar things, which is fine. Please don't use "mitigating climate change impacts" - while it is gramatically correct, 'climate mitigation' is the technical term for carbon emission reduciton, which is dealt with elsewhere. 'Adaption' should be replaced by 'Adaptation'

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There are many different terms used in relation to climate change in section 12.9: resilience, adaption and mitigating climate change impact. Can I suggest that you help separate and define them a little for readers? I feel here they all really mean the similar things, which is fine. Please don't use "mitigating climate change impacts" - while it is gramatically correct, 'climate mitigation' is the technical term for carbon emission reduciton, which is dealt with elsewhere. 'Adaption' should be replaced by 'Adaptation'

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16179

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Prof. Chris Brierley

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Section 12.9.2 refers to the councils "Climate Change Risk Assessment" from 2012. Is this a mistake and should it be pointing a newer publication? To put this in context, the climate projections this report uses have been superceded in the subsequent decade (by UKCP2018). There have been 2 further national CCRAs since this report.

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Section 12.9.2 refers to the councils "Climate Change Risk Assessment" from 2012. Is this a mistake and should it be pointing a newer publication? To put this in context, the climate projections this report uses have been superceded in the subsequent decade (by UKCP2018). There have been 2 further national CCRAs since this report.

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16180

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Prof. Chris Brierley

Representation Summary:

Section 12.9.3 does not provide an example of "Climate Change Resilience Measures". Rather it provides an example of current flood relisience, without any climate change impacts included. I feel that the 2nd sentence should read:
"For example, the air bricks of a building can have removable covers and electric sockets can be elevated to minimise flood damage, despite the property just outside the flood risk area for today's climate."

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Section 12.9.3 does not provide an example of "Climate Change Resilience Measures". Rather it provides an example of current flood relisience, without any climate change impacts included. I feel that the 2nd sentence should read:
"For example, the air bricks of a building can have removable covers and electric sockets can be elevated to minimise flood damage, despite the property just outside the flood risk area for today's climate."

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16181

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Prof. Chris Brierley

Representation Summary:

Section 12.9.10. The first bullet point of this could be more clearly written. It doesn't separate pre/post 2025 sufficiently in the first sentence (one could read it that low carbon systems should only be priortised from 2025). I believe that the following would be clearer:
* Efficient heating/cooling systems and appliances - Low carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps, must be prioritised. From 2025, gas boilers will not be permitted in new properties.

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Section 12.9.10. The first bullet point of this could be more clearly written. It doesn't separate pre/post 2025 sufficiently in the first sentence (one could read it that low carbon systems should only be priortised from 2025). I believe that the following would be clearer:
* Efficient heating/cooling systems and appliances - Low carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps, must be prioritised. From 2025, gas boilers will not be permitted in new properties.

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16182

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Mr Mike Sandford

Representation Summary:

This section is excellent and in many ways is the most important part of the guide. The points made here need to have the highest priority of all and this needs to be made clear.

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This section is excellent and in many ways is the most important part of the guide. The points made here need to have the highest priority of all and this needs to be made clear.

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16183

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Mr Mike Sandford

Representation Summary:

12.2.2 "including heat pumps" may be limiting. Current work at the University of Salford is including infra-red heating as a possible option in appropriate conditions. The design guide should at least allow for advances in technology and heating design.

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12.2.2 "including heat pumps" may be limiting. Current work at the University of Salford is including infra-red heating as a possible option in appropriate conditions. The design guide should at least allow for advances in technology and heating design.

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16184

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Mr Mike Sandford

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12.2.3 These design aims are excellent. It may be reasonable to add some ideas about handling heat-waves as well? Some of this is covered very lightly in 6.22.12 but it should be referenced in more detail in this section. I notice that external shutters, as used in southern Europe, are not referenced, and they may be the most appropriate form of shuttering. Commentary on this type of should be included.

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12.2.3 These design aims are excellent. It may be reasonable to add some ideas about handling heat-waves as well? Some of this is covered very lightly in 6.22.12 but it should be referenced in more detail in this section. I notice that external shutters, as used in southern Europe, are not referenced, and they may be the most appropriate form of shuttering. Commentary on this type of should be included.

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16226

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Cllr Victoria Harvey

Representation Summary:

12.2 This needs to be much stronger than consider. Orientation and sustainable transport links and green infrastructure need to be absolutely key to the development. The word should must be used for this section. There is not enough emphasis on sustainablity and biodiversity throughout the design guide. It is very confusing having this as a separate chapter to the previous chapter as low carbon design has a huge impact on what buildings look like and how they are designed.

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12.2 This needs to be much stronger than consider. Orientation and sustainable transport links and green infrastructure need to be absolutely key to the development. The word should must be used for this section. There is not enough emphasis on sustainablity and biodiversity throughout the design guide. It is very confusing having this as a separate chapter to the previous chapter as low carbon design has a huge impact on what buildings look like and how they are designed.

Support

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16227

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Cllr Victoria Harvey

Representation Summary:

12.2.4 on green construction is very good

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12.2.4 on green construction is very good

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16228

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Cllr Victoria Harvey

Representation Summary:

12.2.3 This needs to be much stronger. There are serious issues with water supply and overabstraction in this area. It should be much stronger in Zero carbon.
There needs to be a much stronger section on onshore wind generation so that there can be a direct wire from a wind turbine/s to an estate. There are significant constraints in grid capacity. Offsite generation is really important and should fit in with the landscape. Heat pumps working as system joined together to provide heat for a while estate as is being trialed in Chamberlains barn in Leighton Buzzard are very effective.

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12.2.3 This needs to be much stronger. There are serious issues with water supply and overabstraction in this area. It should be much stronger in Zero carbon.
There needs to be a much stronger section on onshore wind generation so that there can be a direct wire from a wind turbine/s to an estate. There are significant constraints in grid capacity. Offsite generation is really important and should fit in with the landscape. Heat pumps working as system joined together to provide heat for a while estate as is being trialed in Chamberlains barn in Leighton Buzzard are very effective.

Support

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16229

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Cllr Victoria Harvey

Representation Summary:

I really support the section on passivhaus and climate resilience. My only addition is that creepers on buidlings and small shrubs need to play more of a role.
on air quality, areas that are not air quality zones can have still quite poor air quality at times of days. This needs to be addressed.

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I really support the section on passivhaus and climate resilience. My only addition is that creepers on buidlings and small shrubs need to play more of a role.
on air quality, areas that are not air quality zones can have still quite poor air quality at times of days. This needs to be addressed.

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16238

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16247

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Cass Design

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This chapter encourages developments to follow advice on all aspects of sustainability. It advises on:
• Optimisation of sites - including location, orientation, landscaping, SuDs, and reuse of buildings;
• The energy hierarchy of improving the insulated fabric, providing solar shading, utilising energy efficient appliances and systems, and on-site renewable energy; Low carbon design and Passivhaus measures;
• Reducing embodied energy and carbon in construction by improving speed, efficiency, using lower energy materials and reducing construction waste;
• Reducing noise, vibration, air, light and land pollution;
• Measures to mitigate climate change impact, such as green and blue infrastructure to absorb carbon and provide cooling; solar shading; and avoiding flood risk.
• We support the key headings listed on the divider page 160 (12.0 Resources).
• We suggest the headings from page 160 are carried over the the next page, and /or subheadings grouped into these categories; as the information presented on page 161 can appear overwhelming.
• The Chapter would benefit from a end of section Checklist to summarise design element considerations.

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16260

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Arrow Planning

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16261

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Ms Victoria Harvey

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This design guide contains some really exciting work in chapter 12 on Sustainability and biodiversity. However this does not seem to clearly run through the guide. This chapter with the case studies should be at the start of the document and then there could be further details after this.

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Response from South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth to the Design Guide Consultation.


This has been a very difficult consulation for community groups. There is a lot repetition making it a very long document and very unwieldy to comment on.

This design guide contains some really exciting work in chapter 12 on Sustainability and biodiversity. However this does not seem to clearly run through the guide. This chapter with the case studies should be at the start of the document and then there could be further details after this.
The design guide is severely hampered by the objectives of the Local Plan which are really out of date in relation to the sixth carbon budget and the latest work which shows how depleted the UK is in terms of Nature using the 2019 State of Nature report which highlights that 44 million pairs of breeding birds have been lost since 1967, 97% of wildflower meadows lost since the 1960’s, huge declines in hedgehogs and butterflies.

There need to be targets for Biodiversity creation as a whole in Bedfordshire and then these need to feed through into the design of green spaces and landscape. There needs to be much more emphasis on flowering shrubs both native and non native, ivy, spring bulbs that support pollinators, areas of long grass, wildflower meadows with management plans, areas of rotting logs, winding paths through trees and shrubs etc, areas of ponds that are kept filled up in the summer, untidy areas with brambles where birds can shelter from the huge danger of cats, areas of dead leaves and areas for hedgehodgs to hibernate and bare areas of earth on banks where solitary bees can create nests. The photos show very sterile areas for the most part.
As well as this there need to be corridors of flowering shrubs both native and non native for children to play with winding paths and big logs etc to encourage natural play. There need to be many informal play areas with old logs, shrubs etc and mounds and space for kicking a football for children to play out.

Health and co benefits of carbon cutting and sustainability need to run through this, opening up pathways for extra external funding to help with sustainability of the development.

In light of the Committee on Climate Change’s recent announcement on the slow pace of decarbonising the electricity grid, it is really important to include wind turbines/ farms going to a direct wire to a new estates, along with heat pumps etc and linking this in to landspace.

There needs to be far more in town centres to support artists who in turn create regeneration, and covered and indoor spaces. Solar panels on car parks and building and translucent solar rooves. Health and culture and local businesses and education on green skills need to be key to the town centre. Culture, heritage and the arts need to be key to supporting health, wellbeing and building community in town centres
There need to be much strong targets for cycling and walking .
Pollution into watercourses from microplastics in car tyres needs to be mitigated and prevented.
Response from South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth.
This has been a very difficult consulation for community groups. There is a lot repetition making it a very long document and very unwieldy to comment on.

This design guide contains some really exciting work in chapter 12 on Sustainability and biodiversity. However this does not seem to clearly run through the guide. This chapter with the case studies should be at the start of the document and then there could be further details after this.
The design guide is severely hampered by the objectives of the Local Plan which are really out of date in relation to the sixth carbon budget and the latest work which shows how depleted the UK is in terms of Nature using the 2019 State of Nature report which highlights that 44 million pairs of breeding birds have been lost since 1967, 97% of wildflower meadows lost since the 1960’s, huge declines in hedgehogs and butterflies.

There need to be targets for Biodiversity creation as a whole in Bedfordshire and then these need to feed through into the design of green spaces and landscape. There needs to be much more emphasis on flowering shrubs both native and non native, ivy, spring bulbs that support pollinators, areas of long grass, wildflower meadows with management plans, areas of rotting logs, winding paths through trees and shrubs etc, areas of ponds that are kept filled up in the summer, untidy areas with brambles where birds can shelter from the huge danger of cats, areas of dead leaves and areas for hedgehodgs to hibernate and bare areas of earth on banks where solitary bees can create nests. The photos show very sterile areas for the most part.
As well as this there need to be corridors of flowering shrubs both native and non native for children to play with winding paths and big logs etc to encourage natural play. There need to be many informal play areas with old logs, shrubs etc and mounds and space for kicking a football for children to play out.

Health and co benefits of carbon cutting and sustainability need to run through this, opening up pathways for extra external funding to help with sustainability of the development.

In light of the Committee on Climate Change’s recent announcement on the slow pace of decarbonising the electricity grid, it is really important to include wind turbines/ farms going to a direct wire to a new estates, along with heat pumps etc and linking this in to landspace.

There needs to be far more in town centres to support artists who in turn create regeneration, and covered and indoor spaces. Solar panels on car parks and building and translucent solar rooves. Health and culture and local businesses and education on green skills need to be key to the town centre. Culture, heritage and the arts need to be key to supporting health, wellbeing and building community in town centres
There need to be much strong targets for cycling and walking .
Pollution into watercourses from microplastics in car tyres needs to be mitigated and prevented.

Comment

Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16270

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Public Health – A shared service for Milton Keynes City, Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16284

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Biggleswade Town Council

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16296

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Bidwells

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16301

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Ms Victoria Harvey

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Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD

Representation ID: 16343

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Flitwick Town Council

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