Policy information sourced from the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan
KBR33: UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
A: Development should not adversely impact the capacity or reliability of existing utilities in the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area and surrounding areas.
B: Where development is likely to impact on the capacity or reliability of existing utilities in the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area it should be demonstrated before the development can be occupied that there will be adequate utility infrastructure capacity both on and off site to serve the development during its operation. Any capacity projections should take account of any impacts that climate change may have on future infrastructure demand.
C: Utility infrastructure and connections that are designed into and integrated with development from the outset are encouraged so that the infrastructure can accommodate additional utilities without the need to excavate in the highway adjacent to the development. Innovative and effective design could include planning for:
- the incorporation of demand management measures and physical space for future on-site energy storage needs;
- the additional electricity load for new or upgraded electricity charging points for vehicles;
- reasonable water supply considering the need to conserve natural resources;
- heating and cooling demand that anticipates urban heat island effects;
- telecommunications network demand, including wired and wireless infrastructure, with flexibility to address future technological improvements including speeds, reliability and capacity; and
- separate surface water and foul drainage requirements within the proposed building or site including the provision of new drainage solutions which are more effective than Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
D: In planning for the utility and infrastructure requirements of development, developers and utility providers should ensure that any utilities infrastructure is designed and sited to minimise adverse impact on the visual amenity, character and appearance of the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area and its heritage assets. Pipe subway routes should be used wherever feasible.
E: Development should conserve the integrity and effectiveness of structures intended to minimise flood risk and, where appropriate, enhance their effectiveness.
F: Wherever practicable, development should contribute to an overall reduction in flood risk, incorporating flood alleviation measures for the public realm, where feasible.
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan