Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 22971
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Barratt David Wilson Homes
Agent: Pegasus Planning Group
Our client recognises the importance of delivering the infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles but is concerned about the impact of the widespread use of residential charging points, which would require additional infrastructure to accommodate the power needed. Moreover, costs of installing the cables and associated hardware will vary considerably based on site conditions and the connections to and capacity of the local grid. It is essential that all associated costs related to electric charging infrastructure are taken into account to ensure that their cumulative impact do not render the sites undeliverable without reducing the percentage of affordable housing that they deliver. Our client believes that the best approach is for developers to ensure that the necessary ducting and cabling is installed to allow residents to fit their own electric charging points as and when required.
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