Action: CR1 | Stevenage Climate Action Plan

CR1Integrate sustainability & climate resilience within the SG1 Regeneration Programme

Progress

On time

Discussion
Not started
Initial scoping
Planning stage
Underway
Completed

Climate change risks and opportunities has been considered as one of the key considerations for the pre-application and planning applications for all development projects.

Leading by example to deliver climate resilience and sustainability in development project, climate change risks and opportunities has been considered as one of the key considerations for the pre-application and planning applications of the SG1 Regeneration Programme.

The design of the proposed development is in accordance with the sustainability objectives of relevant policies at national, regional and local levels. The masterplan’s sustainable features are categorised into 8 categories - energy and CO2 emissions, transport, water, materials and supply chain, waste, ecology, pollution and wellbeing. The sustainable measures that will be considered from the project’s onset include:

Selecting materials that respond and adapt to the changing climate to mitigate the impact of varying weather conditions arising from climate change over the lifespan of the building
Implementing sustainable drainage measures where possible to reduce runoff and the overall surface water flood risk
Providing energy efficient services and allowing for on-site renewables when suitable
Adopting electrically fuelled (over gas) development with the grid in the process of decarbonising
Further improving access to public transport and sustainable transport networks, including cycling and walking
Employing low environmental impact materials, i.e. low embodied carbon, responsible sourcing credentials and VOC content, reuse demolition material
Considering reusing/upcycling or recycling materials after demolition to reduce waste and environmental impacts
Developing new green spaces, replacing and planting additional trees and implementing various enhancement measures to enhance ecological health and biodiversity
Following regulations on noise, air pollution and waste to safeguard occupants' wellbeing during construction
Linking the provision of homes and jobs and connecting different areas with cycleways and public transport

Tasks

What has been done?

30.05.2023
Include climate change principles in the SG1 development proposal.
The proposal set out the following principles with regards to climate change:
Use of metering;
Use of well insulated materials and high air tightness;
Use of LED lighting throughout the buildings;
Installation of photovoltaic panels;
To incorporate an electrically fuelled energy strategy (instead of gas) within the buildings;
No gas flues are required so this would reduce the carbon emissions of the development;
The buildings would have appropriately sized and orientated windows with low emissivity solar shading in order to reduce overheating;
Full natural ventilation in Plot A and some mechanical ventilation in Plot K to deliver fresh air into some of the rooms;
The residential and commercial units will be provided with water efficient sanitary fittings and other measures to ensure water usage is not greater than 110 litres per person, per day;
Using sustainable sourced materials which respond and adapt to climate change;
Use of roof terraces with planting along with green roofs to support amenity and biodiversity;
10% of parking bays to include electric vehicle charging points;
Provision of secure cycle parking in the apartment blocks and proximity to the railway and bus stations will encourage sustainable modes of transport.
24.12.2019
Submitted Planning Supporting Documents, including Energy Strategy, Sustainability Statement, Ecological enhancement Strategy, Transport Assessment, Air Quality Assessment, Noise Impact Assessment. Flood Risk Assessment.
The SG1 planning application documents can be viewed online by visiting the Council’s website
19/00743/FPM | Outline planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and the mixed use redevelopment of Plots A-K including new retail and food and beverage uses (A1-A5), leisure (D2), office (B1), community (D1) and residential (C3). New buildings to comprise residential accommodation (Class C3), retail floorspace Class (A1/A2/A3/A4/A5 floorspace), leisure floorspace (D2), office floorspace (Class B1), Public Services Hub (Class D1/B1/A1/A3), primary school (D1), plant and storage, servicing, new vehicle and pedestrian accesses and circulation, new public amenity space, new and amended car parking, new landscaping and public realm and associated works. Full details (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) are submitted for Plots A and K and all matters reserved for Plots B to J. | SG1 Development Site Town Centre Stevenage

Related actions

Timeline

12/2019 → 05/2023

Responsible organisations

E-mail: planning.policy_sbc@stevenage.gov.uk

Portfolio Holder

Strategic Themes

Engagement type

Information updated 26.06.2025

Construction & Regeneration /

CR1Integrate sustainability & climate resilience within the SG1 Regeneration Programme

Progress

On time

Discussion
Not started
Initial scoping
Planning stage
Underway
Completed

Climate change risks and opportunities has been considered as one of the key considerations for the pre-application and planning applications for all development projects.

Selecting materials that respond and adapt to the changing climate to mitigate the impact of varying weather conditions arising from climate change over the lifespan of the building
Implementing sustainable drainage measures where possible to reduce runoff and the overall surface water flood risk
Providing energy efficient services and allowing for on-site renewables when suitable
Adopting electrically fuelled (over gas) development with the grid in the process of decarbonising
Further improving access to public transport and sustainable transport networks, including cycling and walking
Employing low environmental impact materials, i.e. low embodied carbon, responsible sourcing credentials and VOC content, reuse demolition material
Considering reusing/upcycling or recycling materials after demolition to reduce waste and environmental impacts
Developing new green spaces, replacing and planting additional trees and implementing various enhancement measures to enhance ecological health and biodiversity
Following regulations on noise, air pollution and waste to safeguard occupants' wellbeing during construction
Linking the provision of homes and jobs and connecting different areas with cycleways and public transport