Waste and Energy Statements

Proposal: 17 no. general industrial units and associated external works including storm and foul drainage systems, to include modifications to site entrance off Peel Road

Address: Land adjacent to BCS House, Former Parkinsons Yard, Peel Road, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4LE

Applicant: Black (Isle of Man) Ltd

Waste Minimisation Statement

Introduction

This statement relates to the construction of 17 no. general industrial units, parking \& hard standing areas and associated drainage on the former Parkinsons Yard adjacent to BCS House on Peel Road, Douglas.

This statement concentrates on three matters (i) the need to minimise the import and export of soil and other materials to and from the site (ii) the measures that will be taken during construction to minimise waste and (iii) the potential use of off-site pre-fabrication.

Consideration of waste minimisation

(i) the need to minimise the import and export of soil and other materials

No detailed assessment has been undertaken at this stage to determine the amount of excavated material that will be created from the formation of the foundations, roads and drainage etc.

The proposed levels of the new development have been carefully considered at design stage, and the proposed development has been designed around the existing levels and topography of the existing site. Some localised cut and fill will be required along the south west banking; therefore reducing the required haulage to remove the unwanted soil.

The existing concrete bases located across the site will be grubbed up, crushed and recycled and use in the construction of the units and concrete road surface.

(ii) the measures that will be taken during construction to minimise waste

The developer will consider the following measures:

• The order of minimum quantities of construction materials;
• Working with suppliers to return off cuts or damaged materials;
• The design of the units is based on standard material dimensions.

(iii) use of off-site pre-fabrication

Off-site pre-fabrication construction methods will be employed. This will offer the potential to reduce waste and the number of delivery vehicles required.

Conclusion

It is not possible to give a comprehensive account of waste minimisation proposals at this stage. The nature of the development is such that there will be minimal amounts of spoil to be removed from the site. As indicated above, all practical measures to reduce waste in construction will be adopted.

Proposal: 17 no. general industrial units and associated external works including storm and foul drainage systems, to include modifications to site entrance off Peel Road

Address: Land adjacent to BCS House, Former Parkinsons Yard, Peel Road, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4LE

Applicant: Black (Isle of Man) Ltd

Energy Impact Statement

Introduction

This statement relates to the construction of 17 no. general industrial units and associated external works including storm and foul drainage systems, to include modifications to site entrance off Peel Road on the former Parkinsons Yard adjacent to BCS House on Peel Road, Douglas.

It is intended to indicate the measures that have been taken in the design and layout of the development to reduce the level of energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.

Consideration of energy impact

The assessment of the energy impact of the development is made under the main headings shown below:

Use of Land:

• The density of the proposed development will make efficient use of the zoned land available.
• The design and layout of the proposed development has utilised the existing boundaries, topography, levels and site features around the site.
• BCS House has been retained, this will be refurbished (subject to a separate application) and the entrance to the site is via the existing access with modification.

Site layout and accessibility:

• Having regard to the physical characteristics of the site and the concept for the development, the design and orientation of the dwellings will make optimum use of the site.

• The development is accessible by foot and will be fully integrated with the surrounding area to encourage movement on foot.
• The development is located within easy reach of regular bus services which operate along Peel Road in both directions.
• The site has a designated bicycle area for staff or visiting cyclists to securely lock their bicycles.

The last three items will help to reduce reliance on and use of the car and could reduce the number of vehicle journeys locally.

Energy:

• Off-site pre-fabricated construction methods will be employed and insulation standards will meet those required by building regulations and planning conditions relating to noise.
• Reduction of heat loss through the use of appropriate construction details.

The type of heating systems to be installed and the mechanisms to reduce energy use will be a matter for future consideration. The choice will be influenced by the need to reduce energy consumption.

Materials:

• Energy efficient materials with reduced environmental impact will be considered at the appropriate stage.
• As far as practical on the Isle of Man, local suppliers of materials will be used.

Construction management:

• The transport of spoil away from the site will be kept to a minimum.
• As far as possible, local labour will be employed at construction stage.

Conclusions

As illustrated above, significant components related to the design and layout of the development have been considered, focusing on the need to reduce the consumption of energy and maximise energy efficiency.

The development will reduce energy demands of the buildings to a minimum, meet such demand by using the most efficient means of construction and promote walking and cycling as an alternative to the car.