Energy Impact Statement

Energy Impact Statement

RECEIVED 04 - 1001269

26 AUG 2010

Introduction

This statement has been prepared in accordance with Energy Policy 5 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan approved in June 2007. It relates to the proposal for the development of the Grand Island Hotel site for residential accommodation of 68 luxury apartments contained in 3 buildings, car parking and high quality landscaping.

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.

This Assessment should be read in conjunction with the Design Statement which also accompanies the application.

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 development will make efficient use of the land resources available.
• A large area of landscaping will be provided giving the opportunity for additional tree planting with the existing tree planting to the West and South boundaries to be maintained and reinforced with new planting to screen the site from these directions.

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 buildings will make optimum use of solar gain and natural day lighting.
• The development will incorporate the existing traffic access and egress locations along Bride Road within the proposal to service the North and South residential blocks with a further access point proposed from Vollan Crescent to service the basement car park under the East building.
• The development will have a comprehensive network of footpaths within the proposed landscaping and will be fully integrated with the surrounding area to encourage movement on foot.

• The dwellings will be located within easy reach of regular bus services which link the site to the town. The proposed development allows for integration to the public transport networks and local amenities.

The last two items will help to reduce reliance on and use of the car and will 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.
• 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:

• The need to use construction materials with a low environmental impact will be taken into account at the appropriate stage in the development process.
• As far as practical on the Isle of Man, local suppliers of materials will be used.

Construction management:

• Where possible the material will be reused on-site or, if permitted, will be transported the short distance to be used within the Mooragh Park Hotel site, limiting the travel distances for the removal of any surplus spoil with the transport of spoil away from site to be kept to a minimum.
• As far as possible, local labour will be employed in construction.

Conclusions

As illustrated above, significant components of the design, layout and future construction of the proposed development have been informed by 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 appliances and promote walking and cycling in preference to use of the car.

General fuel costs will be reduced through use of sustainable design of all of the apartment blocks.