RHP, Hill Residential and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames are committed to sustainable development at Ham Close which means creating a place with a healthy living lifestyle and this is done in all aspects of the scheme.
As part of the planning application we will detail our sustainability proposals / outcomes in full within a:
- Sustainability Statement
- Sustainable Energy Strategy
- A Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessment
- A Circular Economy Statement
- A ‘Be Seen’ Operational Energy Performance Monitoring Statement
- BREEAM Excellent Assessment for the community facilities
An Environmental Impact Assessment undertaking the following assessments among others:
1. Air quality and Climate change
2. Heath and Socio-economic impact
3. Noise and Odour
Culture and Community
- Flagship new Community Centre and MakerLabs facilities
- New Linear Park
- Formal and informal play through the site
Reuse and Recycle
- Recycle through the Circular Economy with a minimum 95% diversion from landfill for construction, demolition and excavation waste
- At least 20% of all materials used on site will be recycled.
Low carbon materials and
products
- A ‘fabric first’ approach
- Use of sustainable materials across the Community Centre and Richmond MakerLabs including timber
- Locally sourced materials.
Water use reduction
- A minimum 40% water use reduction
- Rainwater harvesting fed to balconies for irrigation
- Landscaped sustainable drainage systems and blue roofs
- Ensuring efficient water consumption through monitoring stations and efficient sanitary ware systems.
Zero Carbon
Target
- ‘The proposals will achieve a total reduction in regulated CO2 emissions of 35% over the Target Emission Rate in Approved Document Part L (building regulations) 2013 through ‘Be Lean, Be Clean and Be Green’ measures.
- The regeneration will achieve a zero-carbon target through a carbon offset payment which offsets the shortfall in regulated CO2-emissions (payable to London Borough Richmond upon Thames).
Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaic solar panels assist Air Source Heat Pump systems
- Modern construction creating buildings with a low heat demand reducing the need to use energy to heat homes
- Design measures to address and successfully mitigate for the risk of overheating
Local and sustainable food
- Growing areas for residents to grow food and herbs locally.
Equity and local economy
- Employment of local people for construction workforce and apprenticeship opportunities.
Ecology and Biodiversity
- Over 120 new trees
- Biodiverse roofs
- Bird boxes, bat boxes and bug hotels
- Increase in native planting
- 10%+ Biodiversity Net Gain.
Travel and transport
- Inclusion of secure cycle storage for residents to encourage an increase in cycling at Ham Close
- EV charging points across all parking spaces
- Basement parking creating streets not dominated by cars.
Health and happiness
- Provision of new and enhanced green spaces and community facilities
- Improved spaces to socialise and opportunities for community group activities.