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Shepperton Studios DOCUMENT Planning Application for Growth 2018 16 Sustainability Assessment AUGUST 2018 Sustainability Assessment Shepperton Studios August 2018 Contents Contents 2 Executive Summary 4 1. Introduction 8 2. Policy Context 10 3. Pinewood Studios Group – Approach to Sustainability 15 4. Shepperton Studios: A Sustainable Location for Development 18 5. Sustainability at Shepperton Studios 22 5. Conclusion 37 Client – Shepperton Studios Limited Turley Reference – PINR3003 Document Status – Final Date – August 2018 Disclaimer This drawing/document is for illustrative purposes only and should not be used for any construction or estimation purposes. Do not scale drawings. No liability or responsibility is accepted arising from reliance upon the information contained in this drawing/document. Copyright All drawings are Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020449. XXXX The proposed development is in a highly sustainable location and will provide a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. 3 Executive Summary This sustainability appraisal has been prepared to a Carbon Management Group and installation of A Sustainable Location for Development demonstrate how Shepperton Studios’ expansion renewable energy systems and centralised waste The Local Development Plan of Spelthorne proposals are underpinned by the Pinewood storage and collection services. Borough Council (SBC) supports the continued Studios Group1 (PSG)’s corporate approach to To facilitate sustainable travel PSG has in place a growth of Shepperton Studios. In particular the sustainability, are in a sustainable location, and range of measures including the provision of Spelthorne Means Business Economic Strategy through measures incorporated into the shuttle bus services to and from Shepperton (2017) highlights that the creative sector is very development’s design will deliver social, Studios and local railway stations, use of Hybrid important to the local economy and SBC’s economic and environmental benefits, mitigating Vehicle pool cars, provision of EV charge points support of Shepperton Studios is in the interests and adapting to the impacts of climate change. and secure cycle storage. of economic development. Pinewood Studios Group Approach to Part of PSG’s environmental management In terms of sustainable connections the existing Sustainability includes the ongoing monitoring of ecological Shepperton Studios site and its expansion site PSG is the leading independent provider of the habitats, ensuring the potential for pollution and (the Site) is well situated with walking and cycling real estate that is required for the production of damage is minimised. At Shepperton this links to local settlements and amenities. film and television content. PSG owns and includes the River Ash. Sustainable transport links including bus services operates studios in the UK and internationally, available less than 400m from the Site provide PSG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) including Shepperton Studios in England. links to the local area. The on-site free shuttle programme includes initiatives, funding and bus service provides links to the local Shepperton PSG has a proactive approach to sustainability sponsorship in three principal areas: the local and Staines railway stations providing services to and has set in place a number of key corporate community, charities and organisations which Reading and London Waterloo. sustainability targets including reducing CO2e provide access, training and support for people emissions by 50% by 2025. PSG already achieves who want to work in the British screen based These sustainable transport links confirm that and will continue to target zero waste to landfill. industries. the Site is well located with respect to local amenities and services including nurseries, To achieve these targets PSG has put in place a This CSR programme demonstrates PSG’s schools, banks, post offices and grocery stores. range of measures including the development of proactive approach to ensuring that its activities This offers excellent opportunities for the deliver ongoing sustainability benefits during the reduction of private vehicle use. operational phase of the studios. 1 Parent company of Shepperton Studios Ltd 4 As part of the sustainable transport strategy the creation of cycle and pedestrian routes, In accordance with Policy CC1 of the Core expansion of the Site will look to extend the promotion of sustainable transport links, and Strategy, 10% of the operational regulated existing sustainable transport services, including support for bicycle users’ groups. energy of the new buildings will be provided considering an extension to the shuttle bus through low carbon renewable energy Requiring Good Design and High Quality services, increased EV charging points and new technologies: at this stage Solar PV, Solar Development – The illustrative masterplan secure cycle storage and changing facilities. Thermal and ASHP are considered potentially demonstrates how the development could be feasible technologies. These measures ensure that the Site is in a designed in accordance with the parameters. The sustainable location making good use of the parameters themselves have evolved from In addition to these mitigation measures the existing sustainable transport infrastructure. consideration of the site-specific constraints and development will include a range of measures to opportunities including improved site adapt to climate change including detailed Sustainability at Pinewood Studios accessibility and protection and enhancement of modelling of new buildings to reduce the risk of In addition to benefiting from PSG’s proactive the River Ash Corridor. overheating, a commitment to reducing water use beyond the requirements of typical buildings approach to sustainability and being in a Promoting Healthy Communities – The expansion and the design of the surface water management sustainable location, a number of measures are of the Site will include measures to promote the system to include a 40% allowance for climate to be included within the proposed development health and well-being of those working and change. to deliver economic, social and environmental visiting the Site with new green spaces, footpaths benefits and to further enhance the sustainability and connections to the local area. Conserving and Enhancing the Natural of the Site. Environment – Maintaining, conserving and Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change – enhancing the natural environment is a key Building a Strong and Competitive Economy – Climate change in the UK is anticipated to lead to objective of the expansion. In this context the Government policy is to sustain the rapid growth increased summer and winter temperatures, development will include a range of mitigation of the UK film and HETV sectors of the creative increased winter rainfall and reduced summer and enhancement measures to protect and industries, the expansion of Shepperton Studios rainfall. will contribute towards both local and national improve the site habitats and biodiversity. Key economic growth. The capital investment of In this context the proposed expansion aims to measures include the management and approximately £500m will lead to a direct local mitigate the impacts of climate change by improvement of the River Ash corridor, the benefit of £74.4m during construction, as well as incorporating measures to reduce Greenhouse creation of new wetland habitats around the on- supporting 5,312 UK jobs during operation with Gas (GHG) emissions. Key measures will include a site attenuation ponds and the installation of 2,823 of these from the local area contributing full GHG assessment during the detailed design features to attract species including bats, birds, £193.6m to the local economy. of the development including the assessment of invertebrates, reptiles and mammals. embodied carbon materials targeting a 10% Sustainable Waste Management – In accordance Promoting Sustainable Travel – Investment and reduction in emissions. enhancement of existing sustainable travel with the Pinewood Group’s zero waste target the measures through additional measures including Shepperton Expansion will aim to minimise waste 5 and maximise recycling during demolition, construction and operation. During the operation of the Site the existing waste management plan will be extended with the aim of ensuring that as much waste as possible from the Site is either recycled or used in the generation of energy. 6 Sustainability Benefits The Social, Economic and Environmental benefits of the Shepperton Studios Expansion Social Benefits Environmental Benefits Continued contribution to the local community 5,312 Jobs through the Pinewood Studios Group Shepperton Studios is in a sustainable location A commitment to reducing construction stage Supported, with 2,823 supported jobs CSR strategy including community outreach and benefits from a range of sustainable transport and operational waste, maximising the re-use through the local Spelthorne area and charity contributions links such as the Shepperton shuttle bus services and recycling of materials. Economic Benefits 10% Energy Environmental management of the River Ash £500m capital investment in the construction £322.7m Generated through the use of low carbon woodland corridor to enhance the river habitat and fit out of new high tech studio spaces GVA contributed to the UK economy each year, and improve site biodiversity renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions