Comment

Representation ID: 22388

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Norwich Green Party

Economy: plan target to build thousands of new homes should act as a stimulus to developing local manufacture of zero carbon construction materials;

Homes: include requirement to build to maximum energy efficiency standards such as Passivhaus. For example, the Reading Local Plan is making zero carbon housing mandatory for major residential developments unless demonstrated as unviable. On-site renewable energy standards should be set as well as carbon offsetting scheme to secure off-site carbon reductions.

Infrastructure: urgent need to address smaller Transforming Cities grant than anticipated. If funds can't be identified for sustainable transport required to serve thousands of new homes and jobs, quantum of development should be reduced, to prevent car-dependency.

Environment: need for Green Belt/wedges to prevent coalescence of communities eg Hethersett and Wymondham; protect river valley settings and protect setting of NDR similar to Southern Bypass.