Comment

Representation ID: 4475

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes supports the proposed parking standards contained within the Publication Plan.
In respect of EVCPs, The Department of Transport Consultation Response: Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) in Residential & Non-Residential Buildings dated November 2021 sets out that from 15th June 2022 new dwellings (with associated parking within the boundary of the dwelling) will have at least 1 EVCP per dwelling. Therefore, it is no longer necessary for the Council to have a proposed policy requirement for EVCPs.
It is noted that the Council’s Viability Assessment includes a cost of only £500 per
EVCP. This cost is below the Government’s cost estimate and excludes any costs for upgrading local networks. The Department for Transport - Electric Vehicle Charging in Residential & Non-Residential Buildings consultation estimated a cost of £974 per EVCP plus an automatic levy for upgrading networks capped at £3,600. This is not reflected in the Stage 2 Viability Study.