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Representation ID: 5627

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Thakeham Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Point 6 - If features such as chimneys are desired to be incorporated into a scheme, then they need to be GRP. GRP chimneys can be in keeping with existing character of an area and should not be dismissed with a blanket policy such as this.
Point 9 - fibre cement boarding can be a visually attractive design within a development. If cladding is to be used it is preferred to be fibre cement due to safety benefits. Timber is combustible and even if it has been treated poses a fire risk. Timber is not recommended by Building Regulations, further support of this is within The Building Safety Act.
Point 10 - would recommend this is assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on what blocks are put forward at design stage.
Point 11 - uPVC provides a robust and reliable material at a reasonable price which is highly popular in the housing market. It is also a product that house buyers would commonly expect to find on a new-build and are familiar with.