Object

Representation ID: 23319

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Redrow Homes Ltd

Agent: Harris Lamb

We object to the requirement that all developments of 10 or more houses or more than 1,000 square metres should include opportunities for decentralised energy provision. Whilst in theory the use of decentralised energy has a number of sustainability benefits, the reality is that incorporating it in new development is very difficult and expensive on small schemes making it unviable. Similarly, the end user i.e. home owners, commonly have next to no experience of using shared heating systems and this can often be a detractor. As such, there is no desire to develop the technology as ultimately there is no demand from the purchasers.