Comment
Sustainability Draft Supplementary Planning Document
Representation ID: 10393
Received: 08/02/2024
Respondent: Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
I'm not convinced that leading with Passive Solar gain is the best recommendation because it encourages excess use of materials, by increasing roof overhang, and using high thermal mass materials. This could be misinterpreted, and cause overheating in homes due to large south facing windows without shading, and low thermal mass buildings that will heat up too quick. Suggest a masterplan overview indicating effective orientation of buildings, and other points highlighted below the current diagram.
I'm not convinced that leading with Passive Solar gain is the best recommendation because it encourages excess use of materials, by increasing roof overhang, and using high thermal mass materials. This could be misinterpreted, and cause overheating in homes due to large south facing windows without shading, and low thermal mass buildings that will heat up too quick. Suggest a masterplan overview indicating effective orientation of buildings, and other points highlighted below the current diagram.