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Sustainability Draft Supplementary Planning Document
1 INTRODUCTION
Representation ID: 10405
Received: 07/02/2024
Respondent: Hitchin Forum
I am writing on behalf of Hitchin Forum to say that we are in agreement with the aims of the draft Sustainability SPD, which has clearly been compiled with much careful thought.
Having recently visited the show homes at Hurlocke Fields, Hitchin, it is clear that the document is much needed. The internal design of the homes makes excellent use of space, and the design and specification of the properties is varied. Whilst they appear to be well-insulated, it is very disappointing that the developer has installed gas boilers rather than heat pumps. There are no solar panels and no provision for electric vehicle charging. The estate itself creates an atmosphere of sterility - there are no trees there appears to be a high proporton of hard, possibly impermeable surfaces.
Apparently the next development to be built by Cala Homes in Hitchin will include some of these features. Whilst the draft Sustainability SPD will not be statutory we hope it can be effective in encouraging more sustainable developments in future.
I am writing on behalf of Hitchin Forum to say that we are in agreement with the aims of the draft Sustainability SPD, which has clearly been compiled with much careful thought.
Having recently visited the show homes at Hurlocke Fields, Hitchin, it is clear that the document is much needed. The internal design of the homes makes excellent use of space, and the design and specification of the properties is varied. Whilst they appear to be well-insulated, it is very disappointing that the developer has installed gas boilers rather than heat pumps. There are no solar panels and no provision for electric vehicle charging. The estate itself creates an atmosphere of sterility - there are no trees there appears to be a high proporton of hard, possibly impermeable surfaces.
Apparently the next development to be built by Cala Homes in Hitchin will include some of these features. Whilst the draft Sustainability SPD will not be statutory we hope it can be effective in encouraging more sustainable developments in future.
