Welcome
Haringey Heartlands II Build-Up FINAL Presentation to Council 1st December 2010 Andrew Smith, Yasmin Ali
Introducing...the Team Andrew Smith BSc PGDip,.MRTPI Yasmin Ali MA., MSc.
Orna Rosenfeld (Lead) Sherin Matthews
Richard Truscott (SPD) Costas Christoforou (AAS) Emma Hardy (admin)
Introducing...the Projects SUSTAINABLE PLANNING (SPD/SDC)
ACCREDITED AGENTS' SCHEME FEASIBILITY
PLANNING BRIEF (ST. LUKE'S)
What is Sustainability? ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
SDC Part 0. Concepts – – – – –
methods upgraded measure and reduce CO2 impact eg Ska rating (refurbishment of offices), EcoHome XB (refurbishment of homes), Breeam (commercial development)
– upgrading Building Regs – Code for Sustainable Homes level 3 • April 2010; carbon neutral or code 6 2016 • • • • •
Passive Solar Gain, Daylighting, Passive Ventilation composting, grey water, green roofs, renewable energy
TOOLKITS
LAW
PASSIVE & ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Introducing Renewables
What is 'renewable' energy?
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Energy that comes from sources that can be replaced, such as sun, wind, waves, biofuels Source: EDF Energy Glossary BIOFUELS
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SOLAR ~panels & Passive ~gain WIND ~turbines WATER Wave power Hydrothermal
SDC sub-projects ILLUSTRATING PLANNING GUIDANCE
1. involves illustrating an SDC planning guidance publication LOCAL BEST PRACTICE CASE STUDIES
2. requires case studies of best practice examples local to Haringey HARINGEY CHAMPIONS' NETWORK
3. also establishing a SDC champions network of construction professionals active in Green construction in the borough.
SDC Part 1. Illustrating WHO?
Group Lead on this is Yasmin, trained architectural & urban designer, planner & experienced editor Council Lead is Richard Truscott, with Sule WHAT?
Working from document 'SPD Draft October' - lengthy report over 80 pgs, plus appendices scope for text 'diagrammaticised' WHY?
- redrawn - copyright clearance, - some need clarified, - others need to be produced from scratch - general document redesign
Starting point: the streetscape
A greener streetscene... retrofitting
External insulation / render
Solar-thermal PV panels on roof
Tripleglazing Recycling bins
Conserve biodiversity
SUDS Car-club parking bays
1. SDC SPD 1 – Illustrations
1. SDC SPD 1 – Illustrations
SDC Part 2. - Case Studies PASSIVHOUSE, ANNE THORNE ARCHITECTS
BROADWATER FARM INCL. LEARNING CAMPUS
LINEAR HOUSE
1. SDC SPD - Case Studies Passivhouse (terraced) 10 Hawthorne Rd, Anne Throne Architects
80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to existing house
1. SDC SPD - Case Studies Broadwater Farm Inclusive Learning Campus Construction started July 2010 with phase 1 by Sept 2011
• include a special school, a two-form entry primary school and Broadwater Farm Children’s Centre (built 2005 by same architects) • Seeking to achieve Breeam “Excellent” status using the existing capacity of the Broadwater Farm housing estates gas boiler as part of the district heating network • • • •
rainwater harvesting for toilets photovoltaic panels natural ventilation use of high thermal mass to mitigate summer and winter temperatures.
1. SDC SPD - Case Studies Linear House , 70 Southwood Lane, London
Earth-sheltered dwelling with •high thermal mass structure •high amount of thermal insulation •rainwater and grey water recycling •ground source heat pump •heat recovery ventilation •photovoltaic cells array •intensively planted green roof
SDC Part 3. Champions Network
Searching for creative solutions to green problems...
Championing the Network Champions comprise agents who live, work or build in Haringey with experience of innovative sustainable design to; STOP...and Reflect on green Issues...
PEER REVIEW& SELF-LEARNING SUSTAINABLITY
PAUSE...and Self-promote as champions...
SELF-PROMO VIA COUNCIL
GO...and Actively network!
MEET 3 TIMES ANNUALLY; PANELOF 6 MEET REGULARLY
Project 2. Opening the doors to AAS...
Benefits of an accredited agents scheme CLIENT BENEFITS
AGENT BENEFITS
COUNCIL BENEFITS
Reasons for invalidity of an application
32% applications invalid in Haringey
INSUFFICIENT TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
R e NO SITE PLAN/ BLOCK PLAN
NO FEE PAID
Is charging on the cards...?
Costs to be recovered by fees for: -Training events R e-Launch event, pop up stand, -website and literature -monitoring of accreditation
IS CHARGING ON THE CARDS?
Non-charging precedents include •Waverley Borough Council •London Borough of Newham •Chelmsford
Charging in N. London Pre application charges 2010 North London Local Planning authority
House-holder Up to 9 homes or 999 sq.m. other floorspace
Barnet
£100 written, free verbal advice
£700
£1,750
£3,500
Camden Enfield Hackney
Free Free Free
£750 £675 £500
£1,500 £1,530 £1,000
£2,000 £3,075 £2,000
Haringey
Free
Islington Redbridge Waltham Forest
Free Free Free
Waverley Borough Council
£30 for 15 minutes drop in advice with print out
2-4 homes 100-499 sq.m. £300
5-9 homes 500-999 sq.m. £600
10-24 Homes, or 1,000 – 2,000 sq.m. other
£1,200
£625 £300 1-5 homes £300.80
1-3 homes Up to 1,000 sq.m. £176.25
6-9 homes 100-999 sq.m. £601.60
25+ homes or 2,000+ sq.m. + discretionary charges above
25 – 99 £2,000
£2,500 £2,500 £1,204.38
4+ homes Over 1,000 sq.m. £300*
£2,408.75
100+ £4,000
Charging ahead...
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Charge fees? NO No fee: encourage all to apply
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Add-ons? NO Basic ÂŁ200 p.a. single agents; ÂŁ450 p.a larger firms, includes one free pre-app for householders; delay to pre-app fee rises and first year free taking part in pilot giving feedback
YES Higher fees to pay for four training events annually by practitioners and experts (ie Universities) in addition to agent forums (favoured approach)
Telephone Survey of Top 20 Agents
Resentment
advertising
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pre application meeting link
value to firms
review period
Need for consistency
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Q&A Discussion
Questions? Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Accredited Agents Scheme Thank you for your time.