Policy CC7 - Reducing Energy Consumption in Existing Buildings
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 4955
Received: 31/12/2023
Respondent: Mrs Jayne Williams
Wherever retrofitting can be achieved it should be encouraged. However, we must protect our heritage assets, listed buildings and conservation villages, from detrimental visual effects, if we pursue this policy.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5069
Received: 02/01/2024
Respondent: Mary Cade
The special characteristics of heritage buildings should not be a barrier to retrofitting PV roof panels, given that there will be no future if we do not reach net zero.
Object
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5150
Received: 03/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Frank Brett
The Policy should explicitly allow Solar PV in Conservation Areas (perhaps with caveats such that they could later be removed). There is a lot of Conservation Area in Rutland and to have declared a Climate Emergency and yet not allow this seems hypocritical.
The idea of building extensions leading to potential retrofit of the whole property is good and is supported.
Object
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5412
Received: 04/01/2024
Respondent: North Luffenham Parish Council
The requirement to improve the energy efficiency of the "original building" for development applications for extensions seems unworkable - how will it be assessed, and what minimum level of improvement to the "original building" will be required. This is likely to deter improvements to the housing stock of Rutland, potentially reducing improvements in energy efficiency delivered via extensions, as people will be deterred from building them by this policy.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5472
Received: 05/01/2024
Respondent: Ms Janet Taylor
It should be easier to make changes in conservation areas to buildings that are not listed.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5565
Received: 05/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs laura alcock
Heritage, listed building and conservation areas, yes important to protect, however reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions is more important. For example solar panels on a listed a building should be acceptable.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5788
Received: 06/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Sue Scarrott
I support this in principle but there needs to be an allowance for small extensions/alterations needed because people have become disabled or infirm etc. These people may not have the funds to upgrade their whole home.
Also RCC need to be offering grants for retro fitting home insulation to residents on lower incomes (means tested grants).
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 5844
Received: 06/01/2024
Respondent: RCC Expert Panel on Carbon Reduction
This is a welcomed policy as there are many historic and listed buildings in Rutland. However, the phrase “where possible” should be omitted in that sentence as it could be added to a new sentence “Any extension to an existing building should where possible have a minimum EPC rating of B” or a similar standard.
Solar panels (both PV and thermal) and the external units air source heat pumps should be more actively encouraged on or around listed buildings. Chelsea and Kensington Council have actively encouraged solar panels on listed buildings.
Object
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6048
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Roderick Morgan
The reference to PV etc is at odds with the fact that new builds are still not required to have this as standard.
There are no explicit targets or timeframes. So this is not a plan in the sense of being serious about implementation of this policy.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6051
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Mr David Lewis
The policy should actively encourage the reduction of energy use in historic buildings, for example by allowing windows to be replaced by double glazed windows, even if this changes the character of the building. It is important that historic buildings are made fit for future use.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6292
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Chris Read
OK. This makes sense.
It needs to be appropriate.
Remember the downsides of heat pumps etc. Nobody wants their neighbour to have a heat-pump wailing away next to their garden or window. Nobody wants to try and heat a leaky house with a heat pump.
The inability to afford major improvements should not preclude necessary or desired building extension - as long as things are in the right direction.
Object
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6670
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Philip Giles
The policy should include that solar panel retrofits on all buildings should be Permitted Development other than in Conservation Areas or on Listed Buildings where separate rules apply.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6702
Received: 05/01/2024
Respondent: Mr David Holland
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6706
Received: 06/01/2024
Respondent: Ian Newsham
I believe solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6710
Received: 06/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Andrew Leech
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6713
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Steven Tattersall
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6731
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Lucy & Tom Pengilley Gibb
Number of people: 2
Solar should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6735
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Aileen Coupe
Number of people: 2
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6754
Received: 05/01/2024
Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council
We fully support the retrofitting of energy efficient measures in listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas but would ask that there should be a presumption in favour of such improvements with the appropriate caveats to safeguard the historical aspects of listed buildings.
There is a typo in the Policy, second last line, the “in” is not required.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6781
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Wendy Dalton
Existing housing - Energy efficiency modifications to be available for all housing including the listed and heritage stock in Rutland. This includes permitting solar panels to be erected under planning.
Existing industrial building - to be given planning permission and encouraged with 1 year lower business rates to add solar panels to buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6800
Received: 02/01/2024
Respondent: Gary Firkins
The Local Plan should encourage roof top solar on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6803
Received: 02/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Jayne Williams
The Council should support the retrofitting of solar panels
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6806
Received: 04/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Carol Dry
Rather encourage solar panels on all new-builds and industrial buildings, and existing buildings. This is of the utmost importance .
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 6913
Received: 05/01/2024
Respondent: Ms Erica Downs
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings, including those grade 2 listed as has been done in London.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7087
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Bob Chidgey
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7090
Received: 03/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Sheila Storer
I live in a grade II+ listed building and have applied for planning permission to put solar panels on outbuildings but have been declined due to the status of the building. This was a huge blow as running costs are now so high that I can no longer afford the upkeep of the property.
There is so much scope for solar to be achieved by making it possible for EVERYONE to access the power generated naturally by the sun by the use of their rooftops.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7131
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Douglas Reid
Solar panels should be encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7208
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Peter Shaw
Solar panels should be a mandatory requirement for all new dwellings and industrial buildings and encouraged on existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7216
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Catherine Morgan
The priority should be on all new houses and commercial buildings to have roof mounted PV and solar heating, plus other renewable energy systems like heat pumps and batteries, and this should be actively supported to be fitted to existing buildings of all types.
Support
Regulation 18 draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 7416
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Caroline McAlpine
I think it is quite wrong for Solar to be built on argricultural land where they should be put on warehouse roofing and houses and on brownfield land, not destroying all our precious countryside, especially in a small county like Rutland