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The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden

Ensuring a Sustainable Future

Adopted October 2010

1 The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden THE SUSTAINABILITY CHARTER Produced by: RD

Checked: PA

Date: 26.07.07

Updated: 20.09.10

Adopted October 2010

The Queenborough and Rushenden Sustainability Group was chaired by Martin Bolton of SEEDA and included:

Gordon Harris SEEDA Amelia Koutsavakis SEEDA Robert Rummey Rummey Design Associates Tim Waterman Rummey Design Associates Rob Lewis CEN / SEEDA Phil Jackson CEN / SEEDA Wendy Goddard Creative Environmental Networks David Smith Campbell Reith Hill Sue Young Kent Wildlife Trust Frances Fielding Groundwork Medway Swale Michaela Kennard Environment Agency Barrie Neaves Environment Agency Nigel Pye Environment Agency Neil Hilkene Kent County Council Mary Bennell Amicus Horizon John Stanford Swale Borough Council Janet Hill Swale Borough Council David Ledger Swale Borough Council

This document was written and developed by Rob Lewis & Phil Jackson (CEN / SEEDA) and the Queenborough and Rushenden Sustainability Group. Contents The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden: Ensuring a Sustainable Future

Foreword 4

Introduction and Context 6

Section 1: General Sustainability Issues 10 Energy 11 Water 12 Waste and Recycling 13 Transport 14 Biodiversity 15 Socially Inclusive Communities 16

Section 2: Sustainable Construction 18 Urban Design and a Sense of Place 19 Climate Change Adaptation 20 Materials and Procurement 21 Buildings and Building Performance 22 Construction Impact 22 The General Site Infrastructure 22

Section 3: Sustainability Targets and Monitoring 24 Sustainability Charter Table 26

Section 4: Appendix 30 Tools, Services and Reference Documents 31

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3 Foreword Foreword by the pupils of new cycling paths so people don’t have to Queenborough First School, May, use cars, as well as roads for lorries that go 2006 around the town. These things would help a lot and make it a better place to live too! The regeneration at Queenborough and We would like more things for older children Rushenden is going to affect us a great deal to do, so we can play safely and more and so we are really keen to make sure that police to make sure people obey the law. anything that is built here is going to be the More rubbish bins and places where we best for everyone. can recycle our rubbish would make the place a lot cleaner and greener. We are worried about our environment because we have to live here, now and in We also need to teach people about the the future. It is where we will grow up, and environment so that when the regeneration where we will have our own families. We would like it to be safe, clean, healthy and LV ÀQLVKHG SHRSOH ZLOO VWLOO ORRN DIWHU Queenborough and Rushenden properly. green, with lots of parks, no air pollution and We hope that this Charter will help to do buildings that will not harm the environment. that. More shops, cafes and leisure centres would make it a much more fun place to live. We We have a long list of things we hope to would like lots of new jobs for all the people see happening. These include solar panels, who live here, and for those people who wind turbines, places to recycle, better will move here too. and safer parks, clean beaches, bicycle tracks and other things which are good for We want to make sure all the wild animals the environment. This Sustainability Charter have somewhere to live and planting lots will help you to see what they are, and of trees and building new parks would help how you can help make a big difference. this. Lots of people would then come to We have had a really good time talking, visit the island to see all the special animals thinking and learning about all these things and plants that are found here. during the project. We would like to thank everyone involved in helping to make sure $W WKH PRPHQW ZH IHHO WKDW DOO WKH WUDIÀF that we, the children of Queenborough and in Queenborough and Rushenden make Rushenden, can look forward to enjoying them quite dangerous places to live for our future in the new look Queenborough young people. So this area needs to be and Rushenden. made safer. We would like to have lots of

4 5 Introduction and Context

Jack Kingsnorth, Queenborough First School

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Introduction

The South East region currently contains around The Queenborough and Rushenden 8 million people living in 3 million homes, regeneration is ideally positioned to demonstrate DQG EDVHG RQ  ÀJXUHV OLHV WK RXW RI  what is possible, and how we can work to European Regions in terms of the size of its exceed national and international targets, not economy. However, it also has an ecological in 50 years time, but now. It is vital that a high footprint 3 times greater than the resources SURÀOH UHJHQHUDWLRQ SURMHFW VXFK DV WKLV FDQ currently available. This is a situation that clearly act as an exemplar to the wider community, needs to be addressed as soon as possible. demonstrating best practice to the construction industry, regional and local government and Throughout its portfolio of development and future residents of the area. regeneration projects, SEEDA leads the way in guaranteeing that all elements of sustainability The Queenborough and Rushenden are addressed as comprehensively as possible. Sustainability Charter (the ‘Charter’) has been In so doing it helps to ensure that all new designed as a document that should be used developments far exceed existing development by all these parties, and forms part of the standards, creates communities that are truly Masterplan for all future development within sustainable and provides a high quality of life the regeneration area. for residents. A number of targets have been developed that address all aspects of sustainability, and the initial target framework is included here. These targets are standards that all developers are expected to meet when bringing forward detailed development proposals. To make these targets applicable, relevant and achievable, each site released for development and controlled by SEEDA will be accompanied by individual site development criteria that will lay out more GHWDLOHGDQGVLWHVSHFLÀFWDUJHWVDQGZLOODFWDV London a condition of sale. The targets given here are Thames Gateway shown in order to give a clear indication of the Isle of Sheppey commitment of SEEDA, Swale Borough Council, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), and the local community Kent to ensuring that Queenborough and Rushenden becomes a truly sustainable development.

Sheerness

Isle of Sheppey

Sittingbourne Faversham

Area context: The Thames Gateway and the Isle of Sheppey

7 Introduction

Context

The DCLG states that a sustainable community Queenborough and Rushenden must fall into The framework for this Charter addresses these is one where: all these categories to be a truly sustainable economic, social and environmental aims, community. The Sustainability Charter for aims that run throughout the Masterplan, by “… people want to live and work, now and Queenborough and Rushenden creates an examining a number of different themes that in the future. They meet the diverse needs of ethos for the regeneration area with which all weave their way throughout the development, existing and future residents, are sensitive to involved parties must engage, and at every and it is to these that we now turn. their environment, and contribute to a high level. It is part of a wider suite of documents quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well that make up the Masterplan for the It must be kept in mind that although the planned, built and run, and offer equality of regeneration area, and as such must be used various elements examined here are separated opportunity and good services for all.” in conjunction with, and in the context of, the into different sections, they all interact very (http://www.odpm.gov.uk) wider development strategy. closely, and one should not be examined independently of any other. The Charter should Sustainable developments embody the Since the initiation of the project in 2003, also be used within the wider framework for the principles of sustainable development in that a vast amount of community consultation UHJHQHUDWLRQ SURJUDPPH DQG VSHFLÀFDOO\ they: has taken place, including the creation of a be used in conjunction with the Sustainability Sustainability Steering Group which has driven Appraisal and its further recommendations for ‡ balance and integrate the social, economic this Sustainability Charter to completion. The the regeneration area. and environmental components of their existing community has been heavily involved community; at all stages of the masterplan, and will ‡ meet the needs of existing and future continue to be involved over the whole life of generations; and the regeneration. This consultation process, ‡ respect the needs of other communities in supported by a number of independently the wider region or internationally also to commissioned technical studies, clearly make their communities sustainable. indicates the desire of the existing community (http://www.odpm.gov.uk) to ensure that any development delivered on their patch is as environmentally friendly as possible, and ensures lasting economic and VRFLDOEHQHÀWVIRUDOO

8 9 General Sustainability Issues

Hollie Skidmore, Queenborough First School

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Energy An even greater saving could be achieved for the high density units through good design, Background HQHUJ\ HIÀFLHQF\ DQG WKH GHYHORSPHQW RI a community heating network using biomass Each person in the UK produces around 12 tonnes or heat and power network using (biomass or of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually, gas CHP). It Is an additional requirement that a third of which is from household energy all white goods Installed within developments consumption through the use of both electricity will be A rated. Further reductions may be and heat. There are a number of ways to reduce required as development briefs are created. energy consumption, including education The targets for carbon emissions are set out and raising the awareness of members of the in the Sustainability Charter Table. It is also community so that behavioural change can UHFRJQLVHG WKDW UHWUR ÀWWLQJ H[LVWLQJ EXLOGLQJV be encouraged. However, this needs to be represents the biggest opportunity to reduce matched by high quality development in the energy consumption for the wider area. This regeneration area. This is a core focus for Q&R: opportunity should be explored with the Local any new development whether residential, Authority, local Registered Social Landlords and commercial, retail or leisure focused, will have Government Agencies such as the Carbon to demonstrate best practice in design and Trust, as part of the Section 106 Strategy. build. Non-residential 7KH SUXGHQW DQG HIÀFLHQW XVH RI LPSRUWHG energy, coupled with the generation of It is predicted that carbon savings of anywhere renewable energy within any new development between 4% and 50% could be achieved for or regeneration is key to exceeding existing non-residential development, depending on carbon emissions targets. A number of the type and use of the buildings proposed. It SROLFLHV HQFRXUDJH PRUH HIÀFLHQW HQHUJ\ is planned that each individual non-residential performance in buildings, and such statutory plot will have carbon emission targets and minimums will become more rigorous in the these will be developed as the phasing of the IXWXUH 0DVVLYHO\ LPSURYHG HQHUJ\ HIÀFLHQF\ regeneration progresses. in buildings, coupled with the use of localised renewable energy generation to produce both Developers will use a wide range of measures, heat and electricity, will be key to meeting the GHVLJQ VSHFLÀFDWLRQV DQG WHFKQRORJLHV WKDW stringent targets on carbon emissions in place ZLOO HQFRXUDJH ERWK ORZ DQG HIÀFLHQW XVH RI at Queenborough and Rushenden energy coupled with the on site generation of renewable energy to meet these stringent Queenborough and Rushenden carbon emission reduction targets, stated in the Sustainability Charter Table. This will involve Detailed feasibility studies, options appraisals a micro approach at the level of individual and resource assessments have already housing that could include the use of ground been carried out to examine the possibility of sourced heating, and solar panels, coupled integrating sustainable energy into the new with a macro approach that may, for example, development. include connection to a community heat and/ or power network running on biomass. Good Residential design and natural ventilation systems will ensure that air-conditioning systems are not required, The Masterplan for Queenborough and reducing energy demand. Where cooling Rushenden proposes a number of high density requirements are unavoidable, alternative developments coupled with a number of methods of cooling should be investigated lower density, ‘individual’ dwellings. It was in order to keep energy consumption to a found that large carbon savings (upwards minimum. of 25% compared to Building Regulations Part L) could be achieved on the low density Reducing energy consumption in the public dwellings through good design, integrated realm, whilst lowering the overall electricity PLFURUHQHZDEOHWHFKQRORJLHVDQGVLJQLÀFDQW consumption of the area, will visibly demonstrate LPSURYHPHQWVLQHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQF\LQEXLOGLQJV of the sustainability credentials of the site. Examples of this include LED street lighting and the use of solar panels to power information 11 systems. General Sustainability Issues

Water

Background

In 2003/4, the average daily consumption of Developers, where possible, will use SuDS as water per person in the SE was 165 litres. There standard. This is important because: are two key reasons why this has to be reduced ‡ it allows the management of environmental in the coming decades. Firstly, the existing water impacts at source, rather than downstream resource will become increasingly scarce (and water run off rates are controlled, helping to therefore more expensive) due to the expected ‡ population growth across the region. Secondly, UHGXFHXUEDQLPSDFWVRQÁRRGLQJ as changes in the climate progress, it is highly ‡ it protects the quality of water likely that summer rainfall levels will decline and ‡ it can provide improved habitats for local temperatures will rise, causing a reduction in ÁRUDDQGIDXQD supply during the periods of highest demand. Water usage can be decreased through a As a result, it is vital that developers address this QXPEHURIZDWHUHIÀFLHQF\PHDVXUHVZKLFKDUH issue as being integral to new developments effective and easy to install. Good examples whilst fully addressing the impact increased LQFOXGH ORZ ÁRZ VKRZHUV DQG WDSV GXDO ÁXVK water demand can have on water supplies, toilets, water butts in gardens and rainwater wildlife habitats and the existing ecosystem as harvesting. The Sustainability Charter Table a whole. provides further details of what developers will be expected to integrate into their schemes. Queenborough and Rushenden The Kent Design Guide’s Technical Appendix The regeneration area has a long and IRU :DWHU (IÀFLHQF\ SURYLGHV FRPSUHKHQVLYH distinguished water heritage, located as it is in guidance on the issues for consideration. The such close proximity to both the River Medway importance of water for everyday living is and the sea. It is also based in close proximity UHÁHFWHG LQ WKH &KDUWHU·V IUDPHZRUN WDUJHWV to a number of sensitive ecological sites, which where it is expected that all residential feature protected marsh and wetland areas. development will be built and designed such The Isle of Sheppey is also unusual in that the that a minimum reduction of 30% in water majority of rainfall leaves the island through consumption, based on average 2003/4 levels, evaporation and evapotranspiration, rather is achieved. than through the river system.

A water management strategy that encourages the holding of surface water and reduces water run off is a key part of the regeneration. This has been examined at a number of scales, from domestic, (with the XVHRIZDWHUHIÀFLHQWGHYLFHVDQGDSSOLDQFHV rainwater recycling systems and the installation of green roofs) through to site wide impact and the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), and beyond. Looking at the Isle of Sheppey on a larger scale, account has to be taken of the impact of drainage and water levels across a large, low lying and ecologically sensitive area.

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Waste and Recycling

Background

The way in which we use resources today will Management Plan will be a requirement of determine whether we create a sustainable any development, and guidance can be society that ensures resources are available for found from the DTI (see the Appendix) on how future generations. Not only does the average this can be drawn up. It is expected that any person in the UK use 10 tonnes of materials per development will therefore have to ensure that annum, the construction industry gets through a maximum of 25 cubic metres of construction 420 million tonnes of materials every year and waste per domestic unit is produced – the produces 90 million tonnes waste, of which only current average is around 50 cubic metres. half is recycled. There is considerable potential Similarly challenging targets will have to be met to vastly increase the recovery and reuse of for non-domestic development. construction materials. Developers and architects will also have to ensure Coupled with this, we currently throw away that either storage space for segregated waste nearly half a tonne of waste per person every within dwellings or convenient neighbourhood year, and the amount is increasing at a steady collection facilities and recycling points (or both) annual rate of 3%. Of this, only 10% is recycled. At will be designed into the site. This will enable a the construction level, around 50 cubic metres massive improvement in the current recycling of waste is produced per residential dwelling. standards in the Borough of Swale, and set the standards for elsewhere in the Borough. It The best way to deal with waste is not to is intended that more than 70% of domestic SURGXFH LW LQ WKH ÀUVW SODFH 7KHUH DUH VRPH waste will be recycled as a result. Composting situations where this may be possible, but for all facilities should also be provided where possible. other situations the Government has introduced The Kent Design Guide’s Technical Appendix a Waste Hierarchy which gives, in order of ‘Designing for Waste Management’ provides preference, a list options for managing waste: further guidance on how to approach this issue. The individual site development criteria should Reduce also specify individual targets and facilities for non-domestic buildings. Reuse

Recover (Recycle, Compost, Recover Energy)

Disposal

The issues on waste and recycling must also be considered with respect to those on Materials and Procurement in Section 2, below.

Queenborough and Rushenden

The Queenborough and Rushenden Regeneration area must be designed with this hierarchy in mind. There are very limited IDFLOLWLHV IRU ODQGÀOO RQ WKH ,VOH RI 6KHSSH\ $V the Kent Design Guide points out, “The amount of material wasted on site can be reduced by introducing regular audits to monitor and control site activities. Detailed attention to the quantity of materials purchased and the way that these DUH VWRUHG DQG KDQGOHG FDQ VLJQLÀFDQWO\ reduce waste.” A comprehensive Site Waste

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Transport

Background

“....we must balance the increasing demand for travel against our goal of protecting the environment effectively and improving the quality of life for everyone - whether they are travelling or not.” – DfT The Future of Transport White Paper, 2004

Transport in the United Kingdom is currently responsible for 22% of carbon emissions, with URDG WUDIÀFFXUUHQWO\ LQFUHDVLQJ E\ DURXQG  annually. Not only does congestion cost the UK economy around £20 billion every year but 30,000 deaths or serious injuries also result from The Masterplan also promotes the use of pathways and cycleways throughout the WUDIÀFDFFLGHQWVDQGDLUERUQHSROOXWDQWVFDXVH severe health and respiratory problems. Yet development area, in line with the Framework again, fundamental changes are required in Travel Plan that includes key recommendations the way we approach transport and travel in about the measures and systems required new developments. throughout the regeneration area.

Queenborough and Rushenden It is a requirement of any new development that these recommendations are fully Transport is both a convenience and a necessity, integrated into the sites being taken forward, and the greatest possible number of choices will the detail of which should be included in satisfy the greatest number of needs. At present individual site development criteria. Examples the existing community is underserved, requiring of requirements include the provision of cycle an improved bus service that is synchronised storage in accordance with Swale Borough with train times, a more regular train service Council guidelines, and the provision of (Swale Rail will be a high priority), more walking car parking in accordance with maximum and biking trails, and better access to Sheerness, standards adopted by Kent County Council. Sittingbourne and London. Queenborough Car-pooling/car club facilities will be used and Rushenden currently rely solely on ‘Main where feasible by developers, and HomeZone Road’ Queenborough to provide access to standards will be adopted in all new residential and from the Regional Highway Network. It is developments, restricting speeds to 20mph. The currently substandard, with over capacity, high overall aim is to help reduce the dependence air and noise pollution coupled with heavy use on travel by car, whilst creating increased by pedestrians and cyclists. capacity in the public transport network to cope with the higher anticipated levels of demand in the future. 7KH DUHD ZLOO EHQHÀW FRQVLGHUDEO\ IURP WKH new relief road being built as part of the regeneration programme that opens up  VT PHWUHV RI HPSOR\PHQW ÁRRU VSDFH and provides access to as many as 2000 new homes. This will enable an initial and substantial economic growth for the area, and combined with well-designed development, this growth should be maintained for many years to come. Good transport infrastructure is also seen as key to ensuring social inclusion through improved access to facilities and services, and hence will help deliver a socially thriving community.

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Biodiversity

Background

The natural world is highly complex, and the Development within the Queenborough relationships and interactions between species and Rushenden regeneration will ensure that and habitats are crucial to ensuring the health adverse effects to existing biodiversity are of the planet as a whole. Human interference in minimised and that opportunities for enhancing this biological diversity reduces our own quality biodiversity, providing new green space and of life, whilst impacting on the natural resources wildlife habitats are sought within each of the available and severely impacting on the ability development areas across the site. In line of future generations to survive. with the Masterplan, these habitats should not become isolated and should be linked by a The UK Government is a signatory to the network of wildlife corridors, including areas Convention on Biological Diversity, committing of landscaping and watercourses within and it to a reduction in the current rate of biodiversity between the respective development areas. This loss at the national level by 2010. Statutory will help promote a better quality of life through support exists for the protection of biodiversity a more visually appealing environment, as well in the form of the CROW Act (2000), NERC as more opportunities for leisure activities and Act (2006) and Planning Policy Statement 9 improved health, which itself will help create – Biodiversity and Geological Conservation. an economically thriving and socially inclusive This commitment is recognised and reinforced community. by policy and strategy documents, including the England Biodiversity Strategy and local Any planning submission will be assessed against Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs). the policies and strategy documents outlined above, as well as any future amendments Queenborough and Rushenden or additions that will undoubtedly occur. Furthermore, it is expected that, especially in The area surrounding the regeneration site light of any Environmental Impact Assessments (as well as some within the regeneration) is (EIAs) carried out in connection with any part particularly sensitive in biodiversity terms, having of the development, developers will adhere 6LWHV RI 6SHFLDO 6FLHQWLÀF ,QWHUHVW 666,  DQG strongly to the principles and strategies outlined RAMSAR protected status. The Queenborough in the Technical Appendix on Biodiversity in the and Rushenden Regeneration as a whole will Kent Design Guide. This will include, but not be make a positive net contribution to green limited to, features and techniques such as: space, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity in general. Individual developers, therefore, have ‡ the use of native species of local genetic a responsibility to make sure their contribution provenance in re-population / planting; VDWLVÀHV WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV IRU WKHLU JLYHQ VLWH ‡ the use of natural regeneration of habitat area. UDWKHUWKDQDUWLÀFLDOUHFUHDWLRQDQG ‡ living/green roofs and soft landscaping.

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Socially Inclusive Communities

Background According to the 2004 Index of Multiple Socially sustainable communities are generally ‡ A range of skills initiatives will be undertaken Deprivation Swale Local authority is the 13th characterised as those where people can enjoy with local partners and businesses to improve most deprived ward out of the 67 in the South a quality of life which balances their needs for lifelong learning and relevant employment East containing 13 Super Output Areas within the good housing, transportation, employment, skills in the community. 20% most deprived nationally. 10 of these are health and leisure opportunities within the on Sheppey of which four are in the worst 10% ‡ An appropriate long term management plan context of a quality physical environment. The nationally. These areas score particularly poorly and structure will be developed with the creation and sustenance of a collective ‘civic in terms of barriers to housing and service, health, community to ensure ongoing governance pride’ and sense of belonging is arguably the and operation of facilities is in ownership of glue which binds such individual well-being and LQFRPH HPSOR\PHQW DQG TXDOLÀFDWLRQ OHYHOV The Queenborough and Halfway SOA is ranked the community. physical space into a vibrant and sustainable 82 out of the 5319 SOAs in the SE and Sheerness community. West SOA is the most deprived in North Kent. The education attainment and progression The Sustainable Communities Plan 2003 sets a levels of Swale are amongst the worst in the very clear remit for government at all levels to SE (only 7.3% of the population is educated to consider the holistic needs of new and existing degree level compared to Swale average of communities in the English growth areas. Indeed 12% and England and Wales average of 19.8%; WKHVH DVSLUDWLRQV DUH UHÁHFWHG LQ RYHUDUFKLQJ RIWKHSRSXODWLRQKDYHQRTXDOLÀFDWLRQV SODQQLQJSROLF\JXLGDQFHDQGÀOWHUVGRZQWRWKH compared to Swale average of 34.4% and local development process - the requirement England and Wales Average of 29.1%) for planning authorities to prepare Statements of Community Involvement within the LDF Although this is a relatively low statistical starting process being a case in point. point the communities of Queenborough Effective information exchange and partnership DQG 5XVKHQGHQ KDYH VLJQLÀFDQW SRWHQWLDO IRU regeneration. The construction of the new working amongst stakeholders and the Swale crossing presents a major opportunity community are powerful tools in developing for economic growth that can be the catalyst inclusive communities. In particular a focus on for environmental and social enhancements. empowering local people to access new skills Therefore a number of targets have been training, employment, housing and community drawn up by partners and stakeholders to facilities arising from growth can help accrue ensure that the Queenborough and Rushenden WKHIROORZLQJEHQHÀWV Regeneration project translates this opportunity LQWRUHDOEHQHÀWVIRUORFDOSHRSOH ‡ creation of better chances and opportunities in life; A high proportion of the new dwellings will be ‡ strong communities that are safer and more affordable housing (minimum of 25% for sites of able to tackle inequality; 25 or more units), and these will be integrated ‡ provision of more sustainable services and throughout the regeneration area, taking into environments; and account the commercial issues driving the development. In addition: ‡ a healthier population. Queenborough and Rushenden ‡ A range of new community facilities will be provided as part of the overall Masterplan, Once an important seafaring town, the area and existing provision will be enhanced to of Queenborough and Rushenden has a rich meet the future needs. economic history but has witnessed decline in All new development will be required to its industrial base since the 1960s, in keeping ‡ investigate whether it is feasible to sign up, with the wider economy of the Isle of Sheppey. or otherwise contribute to, a local training As such the area is characterised by high levels programme related to construction, and of social exclusion. targets may be set on the sourcing of local labour during the construction phase.

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Devon Dumont, Queenborough First School

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Urban Design and a Sense of Place

Background

Creating sustainable communities cannot be One of the key desires of the local population done without good urban design. The two are is to ensure that both the new development intrinsically linked. It is vitally important that and its integration into the existing community the design of the regeneration creates both helps to deliver a safe and secure environment a high quality public realm coupled with the for everyone. Developments must be planned development of a real sense of place. A real such that they ‘design out’ crime. This will be sense of place is important in that it will not coupled with the provision of facilities for only help maintain the historical and cultural existing and future residents, so that vandalism, dimension of the area, but also create a sense of intimidation and other anti-social behaviour is belonging and attract people and businesses, avoided. an important driver of economic and social development. The Masterplan outlines some key factors that must be applied in Queenborough and In line with the guidance set down in the Rushenden: Masterplan as a whole concerning the form of development and the local characteristics of Urban Design: the area, all phases of the development will be designed such that they address these factors ‡ A range of housing styles and different price and encompass the strong environmental levels will be delivered, and the regeneration design principles outlined throughout this will integrate both affordable and privately Charter. owned homes. ‡ In terms of the height of buildings, any Queenborough and Rushenden development should respect existing heights, but those around the centre of the In order to address Urban Design considerations, regeneration area will be taller to make a any development design will be based on a well- ‘statement’. founded and well-researched understanding of the local context and vernacular. Q&R has ‡ Existing building densities range from 22 a renowned cultural and sea-faring heritage (Rushenden) to 80 dwellings per hectare that must be retained and enhanced in any (in old Queenborough), and many better new development, and as such the urban residential developments emulate historic and building design will be crucial in helping qualities. The regeneration will aim for the to rejuvenate a community that has been in upper end of this scale to create a vibrant, decline for a number of years. Queenborough thriving community. A Sense of Place: and Rushenden are characterised by some ‡ Designing out crime to deliver a safer ÀQH DUFKLWHFWXUH DQG QDWXUDO DVVHWV VXFK environment in which to live. ‡ Development must protect and enhance the as the Swale, the marshes and the creek. A ‡ Design which reduces the demand for elements contributing to the character and great deal of community consultation and energy consumption e.g. through applying distinctiveness of the area. research has been put into the Masterplan for the principles of passive solar design. the development, and it should be consulted ‡ The built heritage must be preserved and regularly for guidance. the development of new architecture must respect the local context. All elements of new development will have to ‡ Environmental qualities adjacent to new comply with the principles of the Kent Design DQG LQÀOO VLWHV DUH WR EH SURWHFWHG DQG Guide and also with National Design key enhanced. performance indicators. Open space must be ‡ 7KH VSHFLÀFDWLRQ RI ORFDO EXLOGLQJ PDWHULDOV provided in accordance with the Masterplan, and local indigenous plants. other sections of this Charter, and with particular attention being paid to the Kent Design ‡ Enrichment of sense of place by working Technical Appendix on Biodiversity. with landform, local landscape character, heritage and cultural assets.

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Climate Change Adaptation

Background

The legacy of past emissions and the complexity ‡ hotter summers and milder winters; and inertia of the world’s climate system ‡ more frequent extreme high temperatures; mean that continuing climate change is now unavoidable for much of this century. While we ‡ fewer frosts, long runs of snowless winters; need huge reductions in emissions to help avoid ‡ wetter winters with drier summers, with more increasingly dangerous global warming in the frequent extreme winter precipitation; second half of the century, these reductions ‡ increased storm frequency; will make no difference to the climate change we face over the next few decades. So we ‡ reductions in the water content of the soil; also need to adapt - using the knowledge and we already have to improve our decisions ‡ a net rise in the sea level with an increased and policies at local, regional, national and storm surge height. international levels. The result could be water shortages, severe Within the UK, climate change is projected to LPSDFWV RQ ELRGLYHUVLW\ ÁRRGLQJ VWRUP be more pronounced in south eastern regions. damage to buildings and considerable impacts Adaptation and mitigation are the twin on energy, transport and telecommunications challenges for communities, businesses, NGOs infrastructure. It is therefore vital that the and political leaders, and the implementation potential of these impacts is taken into account of measures that address adaptation on new in the design of buildings, in line with the developments and regeneration projects are Masterplan. Developers and architects should key to securing a better future for us all. consult the document entitled ‘Adapting to Climate Change: a Checklist for Developers’, Queenborough and Rushenden published by the Three Regions Climate Change Group, and which will help future proof any The regeneration at Queenborough and development against the negative impacts of Rushenden has been the subject of a pilot climate change. research project – the DEFRA Growth Areas Climate Change Adaptation Study. Land Use Consultants, in association with CAG Consultants, Oxford Brookes University and Gardiner & Theobold have undertaken this study into adaptation responses to climate change for new developments in the Growth Areas. The Three Regions Climate Change Group has also contributed to funding the research.

The research addressed the practical constraints faced by planners and developers in delivering growth in light of potential climate change impacts. The study culminated in the production of guidance into adaptation responses to climate change for new developments in the Government’s Growth Areas.

A number of key climate changes have EHHQ LGHQWLÀHG DQG DUH H[SHFWHG IRU WKH Queenborough and Rushenden area, an area particularly vulnerable due to its low lying, coastal position:

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Materials and Procurement

The procurement of building materials for any The assessment of the environmental development will have a major impact on the performance and life cycle impacts is a extent to which it becomes sustainable. The complex process. To facilitate this process, it is sourcing of materials has an environmental expected that developers make full use of BRE’s impact in terms of affecting the natural resource *UHHQ*XLGHWR6SHFLÀFDWLRQDQG*UHHQ*XLGH base, the effect on existing biodiversity, the WR+RXVLQJ6SHFLÀFDWLRQDVZHOODVWKH1DWLRQDO WUDQVSRUWRIWKRVHPDWHULDOVIURPVRXUFHWRÀQDO 'DWDEDVHRI(QYLURQPHQWDO3URÀOHVIRU0DWHULDOV point of use as well as the embodied CO2 in and Components. Details can be found in the their production. Appendix.

However, and with a little thought and planning, A comprehensive plan for the transportation, negative impacts can be minimised and the management, storage and use of materials on economic impact maximised by using local site during construction will be a key element of companies, local and sustainable resources, any planning application and the achievement local labour and materials with high levels of of these targets, and will also contribute to the recycled content. It is a win-win situation that reduction of costs through minimising waste can be achieved with a simple tweaking of WUDQVSRUWHG WR ODQGÀOO  7KLV ZRXOG LQFOXGH WKH supply chains. The following hierarchy must be use of rail or sea to transport materials. observed by all developers: In line with the target framework outlined below, Reclamation and recycling of materials from a minimum of 20% recycled content of materials onsite demolition by value must be achieved in all developments, and developers must also maximise the number Reclamation and recycling from other sites of materials achieving an A Rating in BRE’s *UHHQ*XLGHVWR6SHFLÀFDWLRQ The use of materials with high recycled content

The use of materials from sustainable sources

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The use of materials with low embodied energy content

During construction it will be imperative that developers adjust their supply chains to follow this hierarchy, and the buildings themselves should be designed such that they allow for the re-use of existing materials and for the use of materials with a high recycled content. It is expected that materials will be chosen of the basis of their lifetime environmental impact, including recycled content, as well as their aesthetic value.

The various guides and support provided by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) indicate that many options for material with recycled content exist that are cost effective, available, meet industry technical standards and are environmentally sound.

21 Sustainable Construction

Buildings and Building Performance Construction Impact The General Site Infrastructure

Background Background Site infrastructure is a key means to reach sustainable development ends. Well constructed As outlined above, the performance of A sustainable development is not just the end and environmentally designed buildings would buildings is key to reducing carbon emissions product or the completed building. It runs be rendered unsustainable without access and to the creation of high quality homes and throughout the construction period as well, and to good quality infrastructure. Issues affecting commercial space that adhere to the full range it is important that any disruption to the existing WUDQVSRUW HQHUJ\ VXSSO\ ZDWHU DQG ÁRRGLQJ of sustainability criteria. A number of pieces of community is kept to a minimum. issues, as well as biodiversity are all interwoven, legislation and guidance exist that encourage and all form part of the infrastructure of an area. better building techniques and encourage Queenborough and Rushenden They also all contribute to the social, economic better building design. These are only going and environmental aspects of sustainability. to get stronger, with more stringent targets Any developers at Q&R will have to establish applying to new developments. a construction charter, and in advance of the High quality road systems, utility provision construction process (post consent) establish and access to services such as the latest ICT Queenborough and Rushenden a Considerate Contractors Scheme, which are all foundations of sustainable economic details the means by which disturbances will development of a region, helping to create The regeneration of Q&R will extend over a be kept to a minimum. Part of this will be an employment and ultimately increase income in period of around 12-15 years. Any buildings built obligation to provide a transport plan for the the area. Good quality services will also add to during that time will, in line with development period of development that includes detail of people’s quality of life, increased opportunities briefs, far exceed building regulations existing how transportation of materials (coupled with and decent quality housing. during the regeneration period. On this basis, HIÀFLHQW VWRUDJH DQG VWRFN PDQDJHPHQW  ZLOO any new development will have to adhere to be managed. It is planned that the regeneration area, and the most stringent of development standards, ZKHUHSRVVLEOHH[LVWLQJEXLOGLQJVZLOOEHQHÀWIURP and this shall begin with the use of BREAAM and far higher quality services than currently exist. The Code for Sustainable Homes ratings. With this in mind, all Civil Engineering projects are expected to attain an Excellent Rating All new non-residential properties will have to under CEEQUAL (Civil Engineers Environmental meet BREEAM Very Good or Excellent criteria, Assessment Award Scheme). State of the art depending on whether they are connected ICT will be made available to the area. The to the biomass CHP system or not. All new utilities themselves will be provided in line with residential properties will initially be required to the sections on Energy and Water given earlier, meet a minimum of Level 3 from The Code for and in so doing help provide one of the most Sustainable Homes, with all developments being sustainable developments of this scale yet ]HURFDUERQE\$JDLQVSHFLÀFLQGLYLGXDO built. site development criteria, accompanying the sale of development sites, will set applicable and challenging sustainability targets on a tailored basis.

22 23 Sustainability Targets and Monitoring

Matthew Rush, Queenborough First School

24 The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden

In line with the overall approach to the be possible if the support mechanisms, existing Queenborough and Rushenden Regeneration, tools and required knowledge already exist. D QXPEHU RI WDUJHWV KDYH EHHQ GHÀQHG The Appendix outlines a number of support that will enable the delivery of a truly services, tools and reference documents which sustainable development. These are shown can be accessed by architects, developers in the Sustainability Charter Table. The and planners that will enable them to meet – targets themselves have been developed and perhaps exceed – these targets, across the in conjunction with all key stakeholders, and full range of sustainable issues. The framework formed part of the ongoing consultation below also indicates a number of methods process leading up to the outline planning that may be employed to ensure that any submission. These initial targets have been set development that takes place will deliver on with a number of issues in mind. its sustainability objectives. In line with these targets, and to ensure effective compliance 1. Timescales and Phasing and monitoring, it will also be an obligation on behalf of developers to complete the The regeneration will be taking place over a Sustainability Checklist for Developments in the number of years, during which time policy and South East. This will be submitted with planning statutory requirements are likely to change, applications, and, practically, will be a self and become more rigorous. It is impossible assessment against the targets outlined in the to accurately anticipate these changes. development briefs. Therefore, and as development progresses, LQGLYLGXDO WDUJHWV IRU VSHFLÀF SORWV ZLWKLQ WKH regeneration will be drawn up in more detail, ensuring that changes in policy over time are fully accounted for throughout and beyond the life time of the regeneration period. The targets set out in this document will be reviewed in 2011, the same year as the Building Regulations are next updated.

2. Complexity of development

The targets outlined cannot and do not extend to all aspects of every type of development. Each development brief will therefore take full account of the building type, its ongoing use and its location in determining a set of tailored targets that must be met.

3. Methods, Compliance and Monitoring

Achieving such challenging objectives will only

25 Sustainability Targets and Monitoring: Sustainability Charter Table

2007 Performance Sustainability Charter Table Standards: Building Q&R Targets to 2011 for Non- Q&R Targets to 2011 for Verification Regulations/Local Residential Buildings Residential Buildings Process Policy Building Regulations 2006 BER (Building Emissions Rate) to be - DER (Dwellings Emissions Rate) to Non-Residential: Part L a minimum of 10% below TER be at least 25% below TER SBEM Energy (Target Emissions Rate) Efficiency Residential: SAP

Building Regulations 2006 For buildings connected to Biomass For units connected to Biomass CHP: Code for Sustainable Part L CHP: 2007-2011: 75% improvement over Homes (CSH) / 2007-2011: 50% improvement over TER (CSH level 4). BREEAM designand TER post construction For units not connected to Biomass review For buildings not connected to CHP: Biomass CHP: 2007-2011: 35% minimum CO 2007-2011: 20% improvement over improvement over TER (CSH level 3) 2 TER, and provision of a feasibility and provision of a feasibility study to emissions study to reach 30% reach 44% (CSH level 4). Energy For all buildings: For all units: Sub-metering of energy use by Smart meters installed in all properties tenancy/areas must be installed and made visible to occupiers. within the building. All buildings should be naturally ventilated. Air conditioningshouldbe avoided. No compulsory policy in For buildings connected to Biomass For units connected to Biomass CHP: Code for Sustainable Swale but there is a CHP: No additional requirement. Homes (CSH) / national trend towards a No additional requirement. BREEAM design and minimum of 10% carbon For units not connected: post construction Renewable reduction through on site For buildings not connected: Generate a minimum 10% of energy review Energy renewables (e.g. Generate a minimum 10% of energy through on site renewable energy Tunbridge Wells 10% through on site renewable or low sources, and provision of a feasibility carbon reduction policy). emissions energy sources, and study to reach 20%. provision of a feasibility study to reach 20%. -Applicationoftheprinciplesof -Applicationoftheprinciplesof Assessment at the Passive Solar passive solar design with a view to passive solar design with a view to design stage. Design reducing energy consumption. reducing energy consumption. Design No compulsory policy in Minimum of 80% of net lettable 1.5% average in living areas (including Code for Sustainable Swale. office floor area is adequately daylit. home office) Homes (CSH) / Daylight 2% in the kitchen BREEAM design and post construction review

26 The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden

2007 Performance Sustainability Charter Table Standards: Building Q&R Targets to 2011 for Non- Q&R Targets to 2011 for Verification Regulations/Local Residential Buildings Residential Buildings Process Policy No policy. The average use - Maximum consumption to be 9 - 105 litres per person per day (Code Code for Sustainable No policy. The average use in the in the UK is 155 litres per litres per person per day. Level 3/4). Homes (CSH) / SEperson is 165 perlitres day per (Ofwatperson per day - Low flow taps, toilets and showers - Water meters in all units. BREEAM design and Usage (Ofwat2003/04) 2003/04) in all buildings (compared against -Waterbuttsprovidedtoallunitswith post construction standard spec. in BREEAM). gardens, in accordance with CSH review Water guidance. No compulsory policy in - All development, where possible, - All development, where possible, will Swale. will include the use of SuDS. include the use of SuDS. Surface - On large buildings, evidence must - On large buildings, evidence must be water runoff be presented that Green Roofs have presented that Green Roofs have been been considered. considered. 50 m
per home Site Waste Management Plan must -25m
per home (50% improvement) Code for Sustainable include procedures and - Site Waste Management Plan must Homes (CSH) / commitments to sort, reuse and include procedures and commitments BREEAM design and Construction recycle construction waste, either on to sort, reuse and recycle construction post construction site or through a licensed external waste, either on site or through a review Waste contractor. licensed external contractor. No policy for compulsory Recycling facilities provided for all - Achieve maximum credits for Code for Sustainable recycling in Swale or at the non-residential buildings in household recycling facilities in CSH Homes (CSH) / Domestic/ regional or national level. accordance with BREEAM guidance. Was 1. BREEAM design and Commercial - Composting facilities for units with post construction gardens. review SEEDAs checklist targets 80% of materials to be Green Guide 80% of materials to be Green Guide A Code for Sustainable 80% of materials to be Arated. rated Homes (CSH) / General Green Guide 2007, A BREEAM design and rated. post construction review DTI’s site waste 20%10% (by (by value) value) is isrecycled recycled material material. 10%20% (by value) is is recycled recycled material material. Recycled management plans Content (WRAP).

Materials - No compulsory policy in - Materials sourced in conjunction - Materials sourced in conjunction with - Independent Swale. with the Materials Hierarchy (see the the Materials Hierarchy. assessment of - The Government’s timber main body of the Green Charter) - All timber that is not recycled or supply chain and procurement policy - All timber that is not recycled or reused must be legally sourced AND procurement Responsible requires all Government reused must be legally sourced AND certified (refer to CSH for details). records. sourcing departments and their certified (refer to BREEAM for - Provision of agencies to actively seek details). certificates where to buy timber products appropriate. from legal and sustainable sources.

27 Sustainability Targets and Monitoring: Sustainability Charter Table

2007 Performance Sustainability Charter Table Standards: Building Q&R Targets to 2011 for Non- Q&R Targets to 2011 for Verification Regulations/Local Residential Buildings Residential Buildings Process Policy No compulsory policy in - Ecological features must be Ecological features must be designed Code for Sustainable The Swale Local Plan and the Kent Swale. designed for positive enhancement for positive enhancement in Homes (CSH) / and Medway Structure Plan suggest in accordance with the accordance with the recommendations BREEAM design and as a minimum to conserve and to recommendations of a suitably of a suitably qualified ecologist. post construction enhance biodiversity. qualified ecologist. An ecological assessment is review Ecology/ An ecological assessment is compulsory. Biodiversity compulsory. - The Regeneration is to deliver a gain - The Regeneration is to deliver a for biodiversity with reference to the gain for biodiversity with reference Kent and Swale Biodiversity Action to the Kent and Swale Biodiversity Plan. Action Plan. No compulsory policy in N/A - Sufficient space and services Code for Sustainable Swale. provided which allow the occupants to Homes (CSH) / set up a home office in a suitable quiet BREEAM design and Home Office room. post construction -2doublesocketsand review phone/broadband CAT6 data points. Employment - Establish a local training - Establish a local training programme Review of tender programme related to construction. related to construction. documents and Local - The minimum target for local - The minimum target for local labour provision of Employment labour (Sheppey residents) used (Sheppey residents) used during the employment records. Opportunities during the construction phase should construction phase should be 20%. be 20%. Swale Borough Local Plan N/A Minimum of 25% of housing to be Assessment at the encourages 25% of affordable, for sites which are over 1 design stage. housingtobeaffordable, hectareinsizeorhave25ormore Affordability for sites which are over 1 units. hectareinsizeorhave25 or more units. For buildings connected to the All units must meet the following Biomass CHP: minimum overall standards: ‘Excellent’ rating by BREEAM For units connected to the biomass For units not connected CHP system: ‘Very good’ rating by BREEAM 2007: Code Level 4 2010: Code Level 4 Additional requirements 2013: Code Level 5 2016: Code Level 6

For units not connected: 2007: Code Level 3 2010: Code Level 4 2013: Code Level 5 2016: Code Level 6

N.B. Cyril Sweett have produced a report detailing the estimated costs of implementing measures associated with the Code for Sustainable Homes. Many of these will correspond with the targets set in the Sustainability Charter and may prove useful for developers. This report can be found at the following website address: http://www.cyrilsweett.co.uk/pdfs/Code%20for%20sustainable%20homes%20cost%20analysis.pdf

28 29 Appendix: Tools, Services and Reference Documents

Leah Chambers, Queenborough First School

30 The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden

Tools, Services and Reference Documents Sustainable Communities: Energy

The following is a reference list for architects, Documents and Information Documents and Information developers and planners concerning the sections outlined above. It provides references www.odpm.gov.uk provides details about www.est.org.uk/housingbuildings/publications/ to existing policies, documents, tools and government policy on sustainable communities, – the Energy Saving Trust – provides impartial support services available to developers, contact information and other relevant DGYLFHDQGLQIRUPDWLRQDERXWHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQF\ architects and planners that will enable the information on sustainable development and renewable energy, with a number of delivery of the targets in this Charter. Some of publications including best practice guides for the services listed incur a charge, whilst others www.sd-commission.org.uk/ the Sustainable developments and building professionals are provided free of charge. It is by no means Development Commission is the government’s an exhaustive list, intended as guidance only, watchdog on all issues sustainable, and www.nef.org.uk/greenenergy/ - the and it is the responsibility of the developer to provides all you need to know about sustainable National Energy Foundation –provides some research and engage with these organisations development comprehensive information about sustainable as appropriate. energy solutions for the UK Tools and Services Queenborough and Rushenden: www.dti.gov.uk/renewables/ - the DTI provides www.sustainability-checklist.co.uk – completing in depth information about renewable energy Documents and Information the Sustainability Checklist for Developments technologies, with detailed information in the South East is a pre-requisite of planning concerning energy policy in the UK www.qrregen.co.uk provides the latest submissions to Swale Borough Council. This information on the regeneration, and is updated website provides all the information developers www.r-p-a.org.uk/ - the Renewable Energy regularly with project news, essential documents need to complete the assessment. An online Association provides information about and press releases. It also contains a number tool that has been developed by SEEDA and technologies, conferences, policy and access of relevant case studies that demonstrate best %5('HYLVHGVSHFLÀFDOO\WRJXLGHWKHGHVLJQRI to manufacturers and installers of technologies practice in a number of different areas new developments by making sense of current policy, the Checklist highlights best practice, www.carbontrust.co.uk - a government-funded, Queenborough and Rushenden Masterplan, complementing Ecohomes and the new Code independent company that helps businesses Rummey Design Associates, 2006 (available at for Sustainable Homes. and the public sector to cut carbon emissions. www.qrregen.co.uk) Tools and Services Sustainability Appraisal for Queenborough and General Planning Policy Rushenden, Campbell Reith, 2006 (available at www.cen.org.uk - CEN provides impartial www.qrregen.co.uk) Documents and Information information and support services concerning all aspects of renewable energy and energy Environmental Impact Assessment for www.swale.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3568 HIÀFLHQF\RSWLRQVDSSUDLVDOVIHDVLELOLW\VWXGLHV Queenborough and Rushenden, Campbell provides information about the Swale Local training programmes, energy consultancy, as Reith, 2006 (available at www.qrregen.co.uk) Plan, with links to information about local well as support to planners and developers on planning policy sustainable energy

www.kmsp.org.uk sets out the strategic www.est.org.uk/housingbuildings/calculators/ planning framework for the protection of our provides access to a number of interactive environment, major transport priorities, and tools to help implement sustainable energy the scale, pattern and broad location of new measures development including provision for new housing and major economic development www.bre.co.uk/energy BRE provides across Kent and Medway consultancy on all energy aspects of new and existing buildings, manages the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM ratings systems, and also administers the Low Carbon Buildings Programme

www.tcpa.org.uk/downloads/TCPA_ SustEnergy.pdf - this is the TCPA ‘Sustainable Energy by Design Guide’

31 Tools, Services, and Reference Documents

Water Waste, Materials and Recycling Transport

Documents and Information Documents and Information Documents and Information

‘Framework for Sustainable Drainage Systems www.wrap.org.uk - the Waste and Resources www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_about/ SuDS in England and Wales’, Environment Action Programme provides a wealth of documents/divisionhomepage/031259.hcsp - Agency/National SuDS Working Group, 2003 LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ ZDVWH LQFOXGLQJ VSHFLÀFDWLRQ provides details about the Future of Transport of recycled products in house-building, estates White Paper, 2004, Department of Transport Tools and Services management, highways and construction www.wrap.org.uk/procurement/quickwins/ Framework Travel Plan for Queenborough and www.kent.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/ index.html - WRAP has also published a number Rushenden, GC Partnership, 2006 (available at priorities-policies-and-plans/priorities- of documents concerning ‘quick wins’ for www.qrregen.co.uk) and-plans/kent-design-guide/technical- the construction industry, based around the appendices.htm - the Technical Appendix on procurement of materials ‘Making Travel Plans Work’, Department of :DWHU(IÀFLHQF\LQWKH.HQW'HVLJQJXLGHFDQ Transport, 2002 be found here www.ciria.org/acatalog/SP135.html - CIRIA has also published guidance on waste minimisation Tools and Services and recycling in the construction industry www.carclubs.org.uk provides information www.greenspec.co.uk/ - the National Green about car use, car sharing, and car clubs as 6SHFLÀFDWLRQKDVUHVRXUFHVIRUDOOWKRVHSDUWLHV part of a sustainable transport strategy involved in sustainable construction, including green design, products, procurement and www.homezones.org.uk provides guidance VSHFLÀFDWLRQ on legislation and policy, case studies, design guidelines and other tools to facilitate www.kent.gov.uk/environment/recycling- the integration of Home Zones in new rubbish-and-waste/ - is a link to Recycling and developments Waste on the Kent County Council website

Tools and Services

www.wrap.org.uk/construction/index.html - WRAP also has a number of tools available to the construction industry that enable improvements LQ UHVRXUFH HIÀFLHQF\ DW HYHU\ VWDJH RI WKH construction process

%5(·V *UHHQ *XLGH WR 6SHFLÀFDWLRQ FDQ be found here, and contains information about the environmental impacts of over 250 HOHPHQWDOVSHFLÀFDWLRQVEDVHGRQDOLIHF\FOH assessment: www.bre.co.uk/greenguide/ section.jsp?sid=435

www.dti.gov.uk/construction/sustain/site_ waste_management.pdf - The DTI’s Site Waste Management Plan Guidance, demonstrating how construction companies and developers can improve their operations at all stages, whilst increasing their environmental performance. The Guide is designed such that it can be used as practical tool as projects progress.

32 The Sustainability Charter for Queenborough and Rushenden

Biodiversity Urban Design Building Performance

Documents and Information Documents and Information Documents and Information

Planning Policy Statement 9 Biodiversity and http://www.kent.gov.uk/publications/council- Code for Sustainable Homes: The Code is the Geological Conservation, available at www. and-democracy/kent-design-guide.htm - the national standard for the sustainable design odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1143832, sets out Kent Design Guide provides comprehensive and construction of new homes. It can be found policy for the protection of biodiversity through information about the sustainable developments at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/ the planning system and their design, professionals/en/1115314116927.html Tools and Services www.kentbap.org.uk/ provides comprehensive www.english-heritage.org.uk – English Heritage information about the Kent Biodiversity Action have produced guidance on the impact www.breeam.org is the website pertaining Plan of building in historic areas, through their to the BREEAM assessment method for non- publication ‘Building in Context – New Building residential buildings. All non-residential buildings Tools and Services in Historic Areas’, available on their website will have to reach either an Excellent or Very Good standard, and guidance is provided www.kentwildlife.org.uk Kent Wildlife Trust is Tools and Services IRU RIÀFHV UHWDLO XQLWV VFKRROV DQG LQGXVWULDO the leading conservation charity for Kent and units, with bespoke versions available for other Medway, and can provide wide ranging and ‘Building in Context Toolkit – New Development building uses in-depth advice and information on biodiversity in Historic Areas’, English Heritage , CABE and in the region. They also provide consultancy on the Kent Architecture Centre, www.cabe.org. Construction Impact biodiversity through their business Kent Wildlife uk/AssetLibrary/1799.pdf Consultants. Tools and Services Delivering Great Places to Live, CABE, 2005, www.kent.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/ provides a checklist of 20 questions that www.ccscheme.org.uk provides information priorities-policies-and-plans/priorities- developers should consider when designing and the means to join the Considerate and-plans/kent-design-guide/technical- and building new developments. It can be Constructor’s Scheme – a one-stop shop with appendices.htm - the Technical Appendix on downloaded here: http://www.cabe.org.uk/ everything you need to know Biodiversity from the Kent Design Guide AssetLibrary/1189.pdf

Socially Inclusive Communities Climate Change Adaptation Site Infrastructure

Documents and Information Tools and services Tools and Services

www.odpm.gov.uk – the ODPM has a great www.go-se.gov.uk/gose/docs/167059/ www.ceequal.com provides all you need to deal of information about the creation of AdaptingToClimateChange.pdf - ‘Adapting to know about the CEEQUAL scheme for the socially inclusive communities climate change – a checklist for development’ is environmental assessment of civil engineering key to assessing the design of new developments projects www.socialexclusion.gov.uk – the government’s in the face of a changing climate, and Social Exclusion unit examines all aspects of those developments at Queenborough and social exclusion and provides information on Rushenden must use this checklist the policy in place to tackle the problem

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