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1. 1 Developing relations between building control and planning David McCullogh FRICS PPIBC
TPS
2. 2 Action Plan The Problem
The reports
The resolving actions
3. 3 How does it work now? 2 separate professions
2 separate legislative codes
2 necessary “hurdles” to development
Separate processes with duplication and even contradiction
4. 4
5. 5 What are the drivers? State of the construction industry / economy
Shrinking public sector budgets – the spending review
Coalition Government review of planning and building control systems
Overlaps / potential to develop synergies
Create a more “efficient” regulatory system in tune with industry
“Controlling” development culture
Planning system too “output” focussed.
Building Control – too inward looking
The customer as the focus
6. 6 Other considerationsKillian Pretty Review Planning applications: A faster and more responsive system
Joanna Killian and David Pretty
Final report 24 November 2008
Government response 5 March 2009
2 progress reports taking forward Government’s response
- July and December 2009
7. 7 Killian Pretty – final report 17 recommendations grouped into 5 themes
Process should be made more proportionate with more PD and streamlined processes for small scale development and streamlined info requirements where full planning permission is required.
The process should be improved particularly in relation to pre-app and post decision stages
Engagement should be made more effective by improvements in the way elected members, stat and non stat consultees and the wider community are involved
Changes in culture are encouraged by replacing time based performance targets with a measure of customer satisfaction and by seeking ways to reward better quality applications
Unnecessary complexity should be removed by making the national policy and legislative framework clearer, simpler and more proportionate.
8. 8 Killian Pretty – final report Building Control not mentioned in report, however Recommendation 17 states
“ Gov should substantially overhaul and simplify both the national planning policy framework and the secondary legislation for the processing of planning apps to provide a clearer framework for a more positive approach to development management and to reduce unnecessary complexity and burdens for all parties engaged in the process”
9. 9 Development Management Proactive planning from pre-application to delivery
CLG produced a draft planning policy statement (PPS) for consultation on development management, and draft policy annexes on the pre-application and determination stages
December 2009
10. 10 Development Management – what is it? Integral part of the spatial planning process
End to end management for delivery of sustainable development
Signals a culture change indentifying LA as a place shaper in partnership with others
The processes for considering proposals are proportionate and appropriate to the impact of development
Approach will necessitate changes in the structure and allocation of resources within planning authorities
11. 11 Development Management Linchpin of a wider framework supporting shift from development control
Sector led – PAS, PoS
Not a just a change of name – a change of culture!
12. 12 Development Management – key principles A positive and proactive approach to place shaping
Putting planning policy into action
Front loading
A proportionate approach
Effective engagement
Proactive delivery
Monitoring and reviewing outcomes
13. 13 Open Source Planning Conservative Party - Policy Green Paper No 14
How will a Lib Dem input influence?
Footnote – “This pledge does not apply to any recommendations of the Killian Pretty Review that are rendered irrelevant by existing Conservative Party Policy.
Development Management is to stay
14. 14 Open Source Planning 3 key tenets
Restore democratic and local control over the planning system
Rebalance the system in favour of sustainable development
Produce simpler, quicker, cheaper and less bureaucratic planning system
15. 15 National Planning Forum – Final draft Working group task – March 2009
“consider the extent to which better co-operation between planning and building control can assist in delivering higher environmental standards and more sustainable outcomes, and in particular consider;
Synergies and distinctions between planning and BC inc enforcement
Means of reducing overlap between the 2 systems, improving efficiency and improving mutual understanding, in particular to new construction methods
Implications for policy, practice, staffing, training and inspection
Recommendations of appropriate action for consideration by the NPF Board”
16. 16 National Planning Forum - proposals Clarity between roles of planning and BC
Establishing a better more integrated service for small scale developments
Establishing stronger links between planning and BC to ensure a more integrated approach to the use of building technologies in larger and more complex developments
Unlocking potential for dealing more effectively with completion and if necessary enforcement
Rethinking CDM to reduce complexity and tackle whole life issues.
17. 17 CLG – Draft Structural Reform Plan Sits alongside Green Paper
Sets out key dates, objectives
Spending Review – October 2010
Localism Bill – November 2011
National Planning Framework
Work has already started – RDAs, Government Offices, HIPs, garden grabbing
18. 18 The Future of Building Control Implementation Plan CLG – 2009 -Vision statement – “Our vision is for a building control system which ensures buildings are safe, healthy, accessible, and sustainable for current and future generations”
Looks at interface between planning and BC
An integrated and e enabled building control service
Modernising inspection and enforcement
Flexible approach to charges – service plan approach
Improvements to building notice system
Alternative routes – competent persons and pattern book
Strengthen BC performance management
19. 19 BC/Planning - similarities Same challenges – both key to the development process
Same customers/clients
Both deliver buildings to standards – right place, safe, accessible, sustainable
Financial restraint
Key to construction industry recovery
20. 20 Synergies Client involvement – pre application involvement
Design and Access Statements
Environmental Impact Statements
Flood Risk Assessment
Land Contamination Assessment
Site Waste Management Plan
Structural Survey
Sustainability Statement
21. 21 Major difference Commercial world of BC
Political world of planning
22. 22 So what can we achieve? More pro activity from Local Planning Authorities
Effective “joined up” pre application process
Closer contact with developers, wider business engagement
Elected Member involvement
Clearly defined policies for developers
More streamlined processes
simplify validation process
1 APP inc BC
unified consent for minor works
Removal of duplication – Penfold Review
Joint compliance/enforcement
23. 23 In Amsterdam the gents floor could pass for operating room cleanliness.
Looking closely every urinal has a fly in it. The fly is actually etched into the earthenware.
80% reduction in spillage. Proof that easy cheap solutions can work better than expensive management regimes.In Amsterdam the gents floor could pass for operating room cleanliness.
Looking closely every urinal has a fly in it. The fly is actually etched into the earthenware.
80% reduction in spillage. Proof that easy cheap solutions can work better than expensive management regimes.
24. 24 Thanks for listening - any questions
25. 25
Presentation on the 2010 changes to Building Regulations and associated guidance.
Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power
Part F – Ventilation
Part G – Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency
Part J – Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage SystemsPresentation on the 2010 changes to Building Regulations and associated guidance.
Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power
Part F – Ventilation
Part G – Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency
Part J – Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems
26. 26 Plan of Action
Background to major challenges
The Changes to Building Regulations
Future delivery for carbon emission reduction- The European Directive and Zero Carbon
Self explanatorySelf explanatory
27. 27 The Approved Documents are available on the Planning Portal:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/The Approved Documents are available on the Planning Portal:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
28. 28 Main Messages Regional plans to be co-ordinated
Avoid duplication between regimes
Planning = Location, siting and infrastructure
Killer comments re “if local need or opportunity for higher standards”
29. 29 Confusing Messages
30. 30
31. 31 Planning involved in too much detail Planning requirements for the submission of SAP / SBEM
Planning requirements for CSH levels
Clients – “this is not the right stage for detail”
Planners – “we want to get back to Planning”
32. 32 Too much detail
33. 33 “House-builders are also dissatisfied with the regulatory regime as it is. They find it hard to understand the respective scope of planning and building regulations, particularly as environmental requirements are increasingly stipulated under both systems. They are also concerned by the increasing complexity of standards: if the average builder on site does not understand what he is being required to do, non-compliance is a constant risk.”
34. 34 Building a Greener Future The previous Government has gone on record with a long term plan and commitment. The coalition are pledging support (possibly even escalation) of this plan.The previous Government has gone on record with a long term plan and commitment. The coalition are pledging support (possibly even escalation) of this plan.
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36. 36 “Improvements to the building regulations themselves to make them easier to understand and use, along with improvements in the enforcement regime to ensure new homes are built to the required standards.”
37. 37 Policy framework for future changes Coalition Ministers have already set out a number of policy priorities:
Ambitions to be the greenest government ever
Commitment to continuous energy efficiency improvements for new homes
Plan to continue to use the Code for Sustainable Homes to signal future direction of regulations - changes to align with Part L 2010 also 1 Oct (subject to agreement with ministers)
Grant Shapps announcement on zero carbon homes, including:
Minimum fabric energy efficiency standards in future Part L revisions
Zero Carbon Hub to re-examine and report back on the 70% carbon compliance level previously proposed
Exploring the feasibility of meeting further obligations through local community energy funds
Have just let a contract to start modelling the impact of future energy efficiency and carbon compliance standards for new non-domestic buildings
BUT all predicated on the basis that we should only be using national regulation where it is considered the most cost-effective means of achieving policy aims. New regulations will only be considered on the basis of one in one out.
38. 38 Identifying pressures for change & options for deregulation Andrew Stunnell launched an exercise calling for ideas about how the regulations can be improved, added to, or slimmed down and how we can deliver even better levels of compliance
Analysing responses to this exercise together with those received from the Your Freedom, Cutting Red Tape websites
Plan to complement this with workshops run by CLG and other partners
Ministerial statement on the future direction of building regulations expected in December with a view to consultation in late 2011 and introduction of changes in 2013
39. 39 Addition to Building Regulations – 1 Oct 2010 25% reduction in carbon Emissions
Improving compliance
CO2 emission rate calculations at design stage
More and more rigorous testing and commissioning
Reports to building Control
Roles and responsibilities
Wider use of competent persons and accredited detailing New provision to require the submission to Building Control of the BER / DER (as appropriate) and TER at design stage i.e before work start, along with a list of “key” specifications that have been adopted to reach the BER / TER.
This is to both:
Assist the Building Control body in deciding and educating its inspection regime to check on these key features, and
Help the construction team understand the importance of these features and ensure that they are delivered as expected or if they are to be changed then appropriate checks are made to ensure the replacement item still allows the overall building to stay in compliance. New provision to require the submission to Building Control of the BER / DER (as appropriate) and TER at design stage i.e before work start, along with a list of “key” specifications that have been adopted to reach the BER / TER.
This is to both:
Assist the Building Control body in deciding and educating its inspection regime to check on these key features, and
Help the construction team understand the importance of these features and ensure that they are delivered as expected or if they are to be changed then appropriate checks are made to ensure the replacement item still allows the overall building to stay in compliance.
40. 40 Sometimes Parliament’s intentions are honourable … but they are not perfect.
This is one example – This is the urgent debate on an issue of major concern in our education system –TRUANCY
These regulations, requirements and guidance are clearly in this category. When politicians are involved we can’t expect the regulations or guidance documents to deliver a perfect solution
Although a great deal of work has been put in to try to provide clear advice there are areas which are less than straightforward and need us to apply commonsense.
We need to understand the spirit of expectation and try to deliver as best as we can. Sometimes Parliament’s intentions are honourable … but they are not perfect.
This is one example – This is the urgent debate on an issue of major concern in our education system –TRUANCY
These regulations, requirements and guidance are clearly in this category. When politicians are involved we can’t expect the regulations or guidance documents to deliver a perfect solution
Although a great deal of work has been put in to try to provide clear advice there are areas which are less than straightforward and need us to apply commonsense.
We need to understand the spirit of expectation and try to deliver as best as we can.
41. 41 New build compliance steps Criterion 1 – (BER<=TER)
Criterion 2 – Limits on design flexibility
Criterion 3 – Limiting effects of solar gain
Criterion 4 – Construction & commissioning
Criterion 5 – Provision of information The 5 Criteria approach is to stay but with additions / amendmentThe 5 Criteria approach is to stay but with additions / amendment
42. 42 The secret to meeting the new part L is that we need to share the load here and take on help
We need to develop a design process that brings in the relevant expertise at the right time and develop the energy proposal for a building right from the start with an energy appraisal which shapes the shaping, positioning and the overall infrastructure in order to facilitate the greatest flexibility in regard to the more detailed technical solution which will inevitable be shaped toward the end of the overall design process.
An example of this is the approach adopted for structural design where the likely structural approach will be discussed right at the start of the design process – likely foundation type, likely framing choice etc (including approximate costs) with the detailed design worked up at a later stage. The secret to meeting the new part L is that we need to share the load here and take on help
We need to develop a design process that brings in the relevant expertise at the right time and develop the energy proposal for a building right from the start with an energy appraisal which shapes the shaping, positioning and the overall infrastructure in order to facilitate the greatest flexibility in regard to the more detailed technical solution which will inevitable be shaped toward the end of the overall design process.
An example of this is the approach adopted for structural design where the likely structural approach will be discussed right at the start of the design process – likely foundation type, likely framing choice etc (including approximate costs) with the detailed design worked up at a later stage.
43. 43 Energy Performance Certificates
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45. 45 Future Issues Zero Carbon consultation – New roles for us all?Zero Carbon consultation – New roles for us all?
46. 46 EPBD - “Nearly Zero” Article 9 – Nearly zero-energy buildings
Member States must ensure that (a) by 31 December 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero- energy buildings; and
(b) after 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings.
Member States must draw up national plans for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings. These national plans may include targets differentiated according to the category of building.
Member States must furthermore, following the leading example of the public sector, develop policies and take measures such as the setting of targets in order to stimulate the transformation of buildings that are refurbished into nearly zero-energy buildings, and inform the Commission in their national plans referred to in the above paragraph.
Member States may decide not to apply the requirements set out in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 in specific and justifiable cases where the cost-benefit analysis over the economic lifecycle of the building in question is negative.
47. 47 Forward look Self explanatorySelf explanatory
48. 48 The preferred solution 1 and 2 will be delivered by Building Regulations but maximum realistic % of energy use that can be saved by Building Regs is probably 70% leaving 30% to be dealt with by other solutions. Big debate on what solutions should be allowed (see next slide). NOTE that the value i.e, emissions reduction per Ł of these solutions needs to be carefully assessed.1 and 2 will be delivered by Building Regulations but maximum realistic % of energy use that can be saved by Building Regs is probably 70% leaving 30% to be dealt with by other solutions. Big debate on what solutions should be allowed (see next slide). NOTE that the value i.e, emissions reduction per Ł of these solutions needs to be carefully assessed.
49. 49 Allowable Solutions Carbon Compliance beyond the minimum standard
Credit for energy efficient appliances or advanced building controls systems
Exports of low carbon / renewable heat or cooling
S106 contributions towards local LZC infrastructure
Retrofitting existing buildings
Investments in LZC energy infrastructure
Offsite renewable electricity (direct connection)
Anything else later agreed Self explanatorySelf explanatory
50. 50 Allowable Solutions – Further work Further investigation of CIL as a mechanism for funding LZC
Mechanisms to favour local vs remote actions
Buy out fund not allowed Self explanatorySelf explanatory
51. 51 The Right Regulatory Regime? Assumes that aspiration will only be met through regulation Self explanatorySelf explanatory
52. 52 Planning, Building Regulations and Occupation Complimentary relationship
Strategy
Technical solutions for delivery
Continued measurement and improvement
Self explanatorySelf explanatory
53. 53 Possible Model
54. 54 Design and Construction
55. 55 Zero Carbon
56. 56 Tools National strategies
Local Strategies
Project Strategies - Design Access Statement, Fire Strategy, Energy Certificates etc
Building “Log Book” – (“Building MOT”)
57. 57 Let’s take this on Planners
Building Control
Designers
Constructors
In use advisors
58. 58