After loads of frustration that the community building had to fit into a badminton court template there has been some loosening of the strait jacket. A Central Beds planning officer came to the meeting on Wednesday to discuss having another look at the design. Pigs were spotted taking off over Marston Thrift but it was all true.
It would appear that Persimmon have requested that the ‘trigger’ (number of houses) at which construction of the community building starts, could be moved back. This would allow time to think again about the design and a further consultation with the village. The building does not have to be specifically sports focused we have been told. In the meantime, Persimmon will seek permission for the building as it currently has been designed as a fall back if discussions on another design don't bear fruit.
My own opinion - which I think is pretty common - is that we need a building like a modern family car that can be opened up or folded down into 72 different configurations - everything from little nooks for private meetings and committees to whole hall meetings and play and recreation areas. We also need standard height ceilings as opposed to badminton hall which are easier to keep warm.
I am also pressing for excellent 'Breeam' standards for environmental quality - this would include PV panels (photovoltaic - generating and selling electricity), solar thermal (heating water) and rain water harvest (used in the toilets).
It would appear that Persimmon have requested that the ‘trigger’ (number of houses) at which construction of the community building starts, could be moved back. This would allow time to think again about the design and a further consultation with the village. The building does not have to be specifically sports focused we have been told. In the meantime, Persimmon will seek permission for the building as it currently has been designed as a fall back if discussions on another design don't bear fruit.
My own opinion - which I think is pretty common - is that we need a building like a modern family car that can be opened up or folded down into 72 different configurations - everything from little nooks for private meetings and committees to whole hall meetings and play and recreation areas. We also need standard height ceilings as opposed to badminton hall which are easier to keep warm.
I am also pressing for excellent 'Breeam' standards for environmental quality - this would include PV panels (photovoltaic - generating and selling electricity), solar thermal (heating water) and rain water harvest (used in the toilets).
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