Bespoke BREEAM Assessment of Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire

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1 Bespoke BREEAM of Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Working Document by Atkins Environment 1 st November 2010 The Axis 10 Holliday Street Birmingham B1 1TF Tel:

2 JOB NUMBER: DOCUMENT REF: /ACC-BREEAM RevWD1 WD1 Working Draft for Client Issue GM - - GM 20/02/08 WD2 Up-dated Working Draft for Client Issue GM - - GM 02/10/09 SC1 Submission Copy for Issue to BRE GM RT RT GM 08/12/09 SC2 SC3 Submission Copy (2) for Issue to BRE (minor referencing modifications only) Submission Copy (2) for Issue to BRE (minor referencing modifications only) GM RT RT GM 19/01/10 GM RT RT GM 01/11/10 Revisi on Purpose Description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Disclaimer This report is made by Atkins. By receiving the report and acting on it, the client - or any third party relying on it - accepts that no individual is personally liable in contract, tort or breach of statutory duty (including negligence). This report has been prepared by Atkins using all reasonable skill, care and diligence on behalf of the assessor. The study to which this report relates has been carried out in accordance with the strict quality requirements prescribed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). In order to prepare this report, Atkins has made use of evidence supplied by the design team, architects and project management team. This has been both physical (e.g. documentation such as reports, drawings, etc) and anecdotal (i.e. verbally reported ). Atkin s professional liability is strictly limited to the provision of services against criteria set out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The consultant accepts no responsibility for mis or inaccurate supplied by any third party as part of this. This report has been prepared for exclusive use by the client, and on no account is to be made available to any other party without the prior consent of Atkins and its client. All contained within this report is to be held in the strictest of confidence between Atkins and the client. Should any other party decide to rely upon the contents of this report, they do so at their own risk without recourse to Atkins. Copyright Copyright exists on the BREEAM logo and this may not be used or reproduced for any purpose without the prior written consent of the BRE. The BREEAM name and logo are registered trademarks of the Building Research Establishment Limited No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 ii

3 Project Team Declaration We, named below, hereby confirm that all statements made in this report are truly representative of the building design as it stands at the date of this report. We confirm that all statements made and evidence submitted to confirm compliance with the credit requirements cited in this report are true and free from misstatement. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 iii

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5 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 1 BESPOKE BREEAM CERTIFICATE INFORMATION... 2 INTRODUCTION... 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION... 4 AIMS OF BREEAM... 4 BESPOKE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY... 4 BESPOKE BREEAM SCORING... 6 PROJECT TEAM... 7 BUILDING DETAILS... 7 BREEAM ASSESSMENT PROCESS... 8 ASSESSMENT MEETING... 8 PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT... 8 CERTIFICATION... 8 DETAILED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION... 9 MANAGEMENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING ENERGY AND TRANSPORT WATER MATERIALS & WASTE LAND USE & ECOLOGY POLLUTION No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 v

6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Atkins has been commissioned by Lancashire County Council to carry out a Bespoke BREEAM of Accrington Railway Station against Bespoke BREEAM This report details the performance of Accrington Railway Station against the Bespoke BREEAM 2007 final criteria issued by the BREEAM centre. The building is currently recommended for a score of 73.48%, which translates into a BREEAM rating of EXCELLENT. The assessor has recommended this rating using an auditable trail of evidence, all of which is referenced throughout this report. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 1

7 BESPOKE BREEAM CERTIFICATE INFORMATION Certificate Request Form Details BRE reference number (provided on registration.)* ATK-BES-GM03-07 type* Bespoke BREEAM * D&P Date of accompanying report* 19/01/10 Net floor area assessed* 172.8m 2 Details required to appear on the certificate. (Please recreate this box for every certificate required, add extra rows for parties/stakeholders as required) Building name/plot number/building or site address* Bespoke BREEAM rating* Bespoke BREEAM percentage* 73.48% Accrington Eco Station Eagle Street Accrington BB5 1LN Excellent scope Assessor organisation* Assessor name* Architect / Design Team Developer Client Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Constructor Atkins Ltd Guy Mercer SBS Architects Lancashire County Council Lancashire County Council Halcrow Yolles Strategic Team Group Bespoke BREEAM version* 2007 * Mandatory to be provided to BRE for a certificate to be issued. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 2

8 Certificates to be sent to: Assessor Client (a photocopy of the original certificate will always be sent to the assessor.) Company name: Atkins Number of certificates: 2 Contact person: Guy Mercer Address: The Axis 10 Holliday Street Birmingham B1 1TF Tel: Fax: guy.mercer@atkinsglobal.com No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 3

9 INTRODUCTION Atkins was instructed by Lancashire County Council (LCC) to carry out a Bespoke BREEAM of Accrington Station, Accrington, Lancashire. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This applies to the design and construction of a Ticket Office,, and a kitchen at Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire. There will be no major changes to landscaping around the site. AIMS OF BREEAM BREEAM is a tool that allows managers of buildings to review and improve environmental performance throughout their life. In the UK it has been widely accepted as representing best practice and is now used extensively by property professionals to provide a benchmark for environmental performance of buildings that they are designing, refurbishing or operating. BREEAM can be applied to provide a benchmark of environmental performance at any of the building s life cycle, namely Design & Procurement, Post Construction, and Management and Operation. The BREEAM Methodology is totally independent and based on many years of construction and environmental research carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) together with input and experience of the construction and property industries, government and public regulators. The aims of this were: To collate relevant pertinent to the building and to assess this against the BREEAM criteria. To establish a BREEAM score for the building to provide the management team with an indication of its environmental performance. To provide the project team with on areas where the environmental performance of the building may be improved under the BREEAM scheme. BESPOKE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY Bespoke BREEAM is part of the BREEAM family of environmental methods (BRE s Environmental Method). It is a voluntary scheme that aims to quantify and reduce the environmental burdens of buildings by rewarding those designs that take positive steps to minimise their environmental impacts. There are number of standard schemes under which certain building types can be assessed. These include Offices, Schools Retail and Court buildings. Where a non domestic building can not be assessed under one of these schemes it can be assessed under the Bespoke BREEAM scheme. With a Bespoke BREEAM BRE will develop criteria specific to the building and the functions within it (and there is an fee for this work). Information to develop the criteria was collected via a building questionnaire for the design team to complete. Following the return of the questionnaire, BRE produced a set of draft criteria which were issued to the assessor and design team for comment/discussion. Once the design team s comments were received, BRE produced the final criteria and these were issued to the appointed assessor. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 4

10 Projects are assessed using a system of credits. These are grouped into various categories as follows: Design & Procurement Management Commissioning Considerate Constructors Construction Site Impacts Consultation Building User Guide Health & Well-being Daylighting View Out Glare Control High Frequency Lighting Internal and External Lighting Levels Lighting Zones Potential for Natural Ventilation Internal Air Pollution Ventilation Rates Thermal Comfort Thermal Zoning Microbial Contamination Acoustic Performance Internal Noise Levels Safer Parking Energy Reduction of CO 2 Emissions Sub Metering of Substantial Energy Uses External Lighting Transport Cyclist Facilities Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Travel Plan Maximum Car Parking Capacity Travel Information Space Motor Cycle Facilities Water Water Consumption Water Meter Major Leak Detection Sanitary Supply Shut Off Water Recycling Irrigation Systems Materials & Waste Materials Specification Major Building Elements Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection Reuse of Building Façade Reuse of Building Structure Recycled Aggregates Responsible Sourcing of Materials Designing for Robustness Storage of Recyclable Waste Land-use & Ecology Reuse of Land Contaminated Land Ecological Value of Land and Protection of Ecological Features Mitigating Ecological Impact Enhancing Site Ecology Long Term Impact on Biodiversity Pollution Refrigerant GWP Building Services Preventing Refrigerant Leaks Insulant GWP NO x Emissions of Heating Source Flood Risk/Water Run Off Minimising Watercourse Pollution Renewable and Low Emission Energy Reduction of Night Time Light Pollution Noise Attenuation No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 5

11 BESPOKE BREEAM SCORING Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Within each of the BREEAM categories outlined above, there are a number of credit requirements that reflect the options available to designers and managers of buildings. Due to the nature of Bespoke BREEAM projects not every credit is applicable to all function areas. To reflect this, credit scores are area weighted according to the floor area within the building that the credits have been achieved for. This recognises the environmental benefits of achieving a credit in an area that represents a large proportion of the building compared to where a credit is achieved in only a small proportion of the building. An environmental weighting is applied to the scores achieved under each category, as shown below, in order to calculate the final BREEAM score. The weighting factors have been derived from consensus based research with various groups such as government, material suppliers and lobbyists. This research was carried out by BRE to establish the relative importance of each environmental issue. The environmental weightings are as follows: Issue Category Issue Weighting Management 0.15 Health and Wellbeing 0.15 Energy - Transport - The BREEAM rating bands are as follows: RATING SCORE PASS 25 GOOD 40 VERY GOOD 55 EXCELLENT 70 Energy and Transport 0.25 Water 0.05 Materials and Waste 0.10 Land Use and Ecology 0.15 Pollution 0.15 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 6

12 PROJECT TEAM Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Sponsor & Developer Constructor Architects Project Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers BREEAM Assessor Lancashire County Council Strategy Planning and Transport PO Box 9 Guild House Cross Street Preston Tel: PR1 8RD Contact: Richard Watts Strategic Team Group Strategic Business Centre Blue Ridge Park Thunderhead Ridge Glasshoughton Tel: WF10 4VA Contact: Strzala Brigh Seed (SBS) Architects Sixth Floor 121 Princess Street Tel: Manchester M1 7AD Contact: Tom Excel Halcrow Yolles Deanway Technology Centre Wilmslow Road Handforth Cheshire Tel: SK9 3FB Contact: John Healy Atkins Brunel House RTC Business Park Tel: Derby Fax: DE1 2WS Contact: Guy Mercer BUILDING DETAILS General Building Railway station Site Accrington Station Accrington, Lancashire Floor Area Net floor area assessed 172.8m 2 Building Fabric Walls Timber curtain walling Natural stone outer leaf, insulation, dense blockwork inner leaf, plasterboard/plaster Roof Brickwork outer leaf, insulation, dense blockwork inner leaf, plasterboard/plaster Over tower - Single ply membrane - plasterboard, vapour control layer, insulation, timber joists, plywood, single ply membrane and chippings Curved (low pitched) roof - Double skinned profiled roof, mill finish stainless steel profiled outer skin, steel inner skin, insulation, breather membrane, on steel deck Floor hollow - pre-cast reinforced slab and screed Windows Triple glazed timber framed Internal Dense blockwork, plasterboard on dabs, paints Walls Building Services Heating Under floor heating to office areas only and radiators. Fed by Low Pressure Hot water heated using low NO x gas boiler. Ventilation Mostly natural ventilation, with small scale mechanical ventilation to toilets and kitchen areas Cooling No mechanical cooling Hot Water Localised electric hot water heaters No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 7

13 SCORE CALCULATION Due to the area weighting of some credits, please refer to appendix I for the scoring spreadsheet which illustrates how the BREEAM score has been calculated. The BREEAM rating bands show that a score of 73.48% translates into a BREEAM rating of EXCELLENT. RATING SCORE PASS 25 GOOD 40 VERY GOOD 55 EXCELLENT 70 BREEAM ASSESSMENT PROCESS ASSESSMENT MEETING On 23 rd November 2007 an initial meeting was held at the offices of SBS Architects in Manchester. The following people were in attendance: Richard Watts (RW) Tom Excel (TE) Mir Ali (MA) Mark Johnson (MJ) Derek Parmenter (DP) Guy Mercer (GM) Project Manager & Client Representative (Lancashire County Council) Architect, SBS Architects Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Halcrow) Structural Engineer (Halcrow) Project Manager (Station Operator - Northern Rail) BREEAM assessor (Atkins) PROVISIONAL & FINAL ASSESSMENT After the initial meeting, a series of reports (working drafts) were prepared. The reports set out the recommended BREEAM rating based on available to the assessor at the time of issue. The report presented the project team with an opportunity to supply further or altered design details in order to improve the recommended BREEAM rating. Details of actions that could be undertaken by the team to potentially achieve further credits were highlighted in the tables of the reports under the section entitled BREEAM Results. A number of the actions were adopted by the design team and further was provided to enable a Final report to be prepared. This report is the Final Report for submission to BRE and presents the recommended rating for the scheme being assessed at the design and procurement s. All our recommendations for credits are based upon evidence made available to us at the time that the took place. Our report details the evidence that we have used to compiled our recommended BREEAM rating for this scheme. CERTIFICATION At the specific request of the client, a BREEAM Certificate will be produced and issued by BRE for this project. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC02 01/11/10 8

14 DETAILED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Sub-division Area (m 2 ) TOTAL 172.8m² Note: Under bespoke BREEAM, the net floor area of the building is used. Hence, areas such as plant rooms, stores etc are typically not included within the floor area assessed No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 9

15 MANAGEMENT Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Halcrow Yolles have been appointed to carry out monitoring of commissioning on behalf of LCC and GE Griffiths appointed to carry out the commissioning work. M1 Commissioning 2 credits available: First credit where evidence provided demonstrates that an appropriate project team member has been appointed to monitor commissioning on behalf of the client to ensure commissioning will be carried out in line with current Building Regulations and (where applicable), best practice. Second credit where evidence provided demonstrates that seasonal commissioning will be carried out during the first year of occupation, post construction (or post fit out). 2 Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (appointed to carry out commissioning of the building) clearly specifies that the commissioning of the building services will be in line with current Building regulations and BIRSA/CIBSE guidelines. The contract specification also makes explicit reference to the BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines. The contract specification (contained within the Halcrow Yolles Technical Note) for the second credit is clear and comprehensive. It states that seasonal commissioning shall be carried out during the first year of occupation to cover all building services systems. Seasonal commissioning of any complex systems shall be carried out by a specialist commissioning agent. This shall include the testing of the building services (i.e. heating equipment in mid-winter, cooling equipment in midsummer), part loads (spring /autumn) and during periods of extreme high or low occupancy. Interviews will be carried out with building occupants to identify problems/concerns regarding the effectiveness of systems. Systems shall be commissioned as necessary and any revisions in operating procedures incorporated into the O&M Manuals. Seasonal commissioning of any simple systems shall comprise a review of thermal comfort, ventilation and lighting at 3, 6 and 9 month intervals based upon measurement and/or occupant feedback. (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) Two credits are 2 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 10

16 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the M4 Considerate Constructors Up to 2 credits can be awarded where established best practice site management principles are adopted on site in line with the BREEAM Construction Site Management Checklists (See Checklists A1 and A2) 2 Strategic Team Group were been appointed and subject to a minimum requirement for the adoption of Considerate Constructors Scheme and commitment to a score of between 32 and 40. In an from Cyrill Sweet, the company commissioned to devise the contract requirements, it is clearly stipulated that The Contractor is responsible for achieving maximum credits for Sections M4, M5, MW7, and MW8. The completed copy of the Considerate Constructors Scheme Site Monitoring Report provided confirms that the site achieved a score of (2) from Andrew O Keefe of Cyrill Sweet (Ref: Accrington - Phase 2) dated 17 th June (47) Completed copy of Considerate Constructors Site Monitoring Report (dated 10/02/10, Ref: 40494) (with scores incorporated into completed BREEAM checklist) Two credits are 2 None No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 11

17 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the M5 Construction Site Impacts Up to 3 credits available where construction sites can demonstrate the monitoring and reduction of construction site impacts in the following: a) Monitoring, reporting & setting targets on CO 2 emissions from site activities b) Monitoring, reporting & setting targets on CO 2 emissions from transportation to and from site c) Monitoring, reporting & setting targets on water consumption from site activities d) Monitoring construction waste on site e) Sorting and recycling construction waste f) Adopting best practice in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from the site g) Adopting best practice in respect of water (ground and surface) pollution occurring on the site An credit is available where evidence provided demonstrates that all site timber is responsibly sourced. 4 Requirements for the management of construction site impacts are included within the contract specification as devised by Cyril Sweet. Cyril Sweet have confirmed that: The Contractor is responsible for achieving maximum credits for Sections M4, M5, MW7, and MW8. The appointed contractor provided relevant sections from his Environmental Management plan which confirms: a) Monitoring, reporting & setting targets on CO 2 or energy emissions from site activities c) Monitoring, reporting & setting targets on water consumption from site activities d) Monitoring construction waste on site e) Sorting and recycling construction waste f) Adopting best practice in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from the site g) Adopting best practice in respect of water (ground and surface) pollution occurring on the site AND that site timber is responsibly sourced. (3) from Andrew O Keefe of Cyrill Sweet (Ref: Accrington - Phase 2) dated 17 th June (48) Guidance for the Prevention of Pollution on Construction and Refurbishment Works, produced by construction contractor, Strategic (Dec 2009). (49) Waste & Recycling Policy, produced by construction contractor, STG (Jan 2009, Ref :WRRP01) (50) Waste & Recycling Policy, produced by construction contractor, STG (Sep 2009, Ref :STG EMSP 02) (51) Commitment to Adopt Best Practice Policies in Respect of Air (dust) Pollution, produced by construction contractor, STG (52) Commitment to Adopt Best Practice Policies in Respect of Water(Ground & Surface) Pollution, produced by construction contractor, STG (53) Copy of diesel consumption monitoring records produced by construction contractor, STG (54) Copy of water consumption monitoring records produced by construction contractor, STG (55) Chain of Custody Registration Certificate for FSC Timber (Ref: TT-COC , valid from 11/06/04 11/06/12) Four credits are recommended 4 None No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 12

18 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the 2 credits available: As part of the planning permission sought for the project, the local authority consulted with Hyndburn Borough Council, LCC Traffic & Safety Section Manager, LCC Landscaping and Conservation Manage and Network Rail. M8 Consultation First credit where evidence provided demonstrates that consultation has been, or is being, undertaken and feedback given to the local community and building users. In addition, advice should also have been sought from any relevant national and local history, archaeological bodies or military history groups regarding the heritage value of the building/site/surroundings. Second credit where, in addition to the above, evidence provided demonstrates that changes to the design and/or action has been taken as a result of the above consultation process. This should include the protection of any parts of the building (or site) having historic or heritage value in accordance with independent advice from English Heritage or a relevant local heritage body. 2 The project has been discussed at regular Joint Management Group meetings of the East Lancashire and Clitheroe Line Community Rail Partnerships. These consultations revealed that adjacent to the site is a conservation area and that the very centre of Eagle St constitutes its boundary. In order to be in-keeping with the heritage features of the conservation area, the project team changed the design of the station to incorporate natural stone of the area. Not only this, but the project team have been involved in an EU-wide initiative (Interreg IV B North West Europe programme). This has involved the establishment of a project group, consisting of ProRail (Holland), DBAG (Germany), Seaspace (Hastings) and Region Haute Normandie (France). A number of these group members are piloting new photovoltaic panels on station. Depending upon the outcome of these trials, the same technology will be applied to Accrington. Copies of minutes provided also confirmed a number of BREEAM and environmental requirements discussed during meetings held with SBS Architects. (3) from Richard Watts (dated 23/02/09) entitled Accrington Railway Station BREEAM M8. (4) East Lancashire & Clitheroe Line Community Rail Partnerships Station Development Programme (up-dated 26/03/08). (5) Stakeholder Up-date 2008 (East Lancashire & Clitheroe Line Community Rail Partnerships). (56) Minutes of Phase 2 Client Meeting (17/02/10) (57) Minutes of Phase 2 Client Meeting (16/03/10) Two credits are 2 None No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 13

19 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the M12 Building User Guide 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates the provision of a simple guide that covers relevant to the tenant/occupants and non-technical building manager on the operation and environmental performance of the building. 1 As part of the project, a comprehensive O&M manual will be produced. This will be supported by a simpler non technical user guide for both the Northern Rail and LCC staff working in the new Eco Station building. Lancashire County Council has confirmed that it has commissioned SBS Architects to co-ordinate the required to provide this user guide and that this will be prepared prior to the opening of the building. In addition to providing a non technical user guide the staff employed in the building and their line managers will be given comprehensive training in how to use the systems employed in the building in order to maximise their efficiency and to know what to do in the event of any faults occurring. SBS have confirmed that the non-technical Building User Guide will include the (as relevant to Accrington Station) to that outlined in the BREEAM report, working draft 2, for M12 as required. (6) from Richard Watts of Lancashire County Council (Ref Accrington BREEAM ) dated (7) from Rosie Greenwood of SBS Architects (No ref) dated One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 14

20 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the LCC have confirmed that M14 Publication of Building Information Where evidence provided demonstrates that the design team are committed to publicising about the new development via the internet, newsletters, site visits, presentations etc. 1 Part A: The stated is already available through the Design Report prepared by SBS (this to be updated to reflect changes that may come about following tendering of the project or any difficulties encountered in procuring any of the specified products). The report will be updated to include any not already included such as the final BREEAM rating for the project, environmental initiatives taken by the contractor to comply with the tender specification and also the requirement to achieve a high Considerate Contractor award. This report will also be simplified into a series of display boards and sheets that will be displayed at the station, in the community learning centre or available as a downloaded from the web sites listed below. Part B: The project will be developed as a case study and the will be available as follows: a. in the learning zone section of the website. There will also be a link to this from the East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership area within the same website. b. It will be reported in Reading Between the Lines the newsletter of the Lancashire Community Rail Partnerships (past editions can be viewed on in the archive section. It will also feature in Northern Rail s Connections newsletter and Train Times the newsletter of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships. c. Accrington station forms an important investment in the EU Interreg IVB programme through the SusStations (Sustainable Stations) initiative. Lancashire County Council (Richard Watts) is the lead partner for the SusStations project and other partners include Prorail (NL), DBAG (DE), SNCF (FR), SEEDA (UK) along with Network Rail, Translink (Northern Ireland), Northern Rail etc. The SuSStations project will develop a web site which will feature Accrington station and in particular the design of the station and its eco features and will provide updates on its performance e.g. electricity produced through the PV s and wind turbine, grey water harvested etc. d. A link will be included on to the websites listed above. (6) from Richard Watts of Lancashire County Council (Ref Accrington BREEAM ) dated (8) Drawing 1996/111 (Rev C) Basement Plan dated May 2007 One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 15

21 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the a. Consultation took place as part of the planning process and details of this have been described in M8. b. Through the community learning centre that forms part of the new station building and the links with the SusStations project (see above) site visits will be arranged for future building users as well as for those wanting to learn more about best practice in the design of medium sized buildings (especially station buildings). c. Stakeholders have been and will continue to be able to discuss design issues with the design team. This will include the European partners involved in the SusStations project, in particular architects from the major national rail companies, as the transfer of best practice through trans national activity forms an important part of the project. d. As above. e. Information will be available on line about the design and construction process through the web sites listed above. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 16

22 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the M16 Development as a Learning Resource Where evidence provided demonstrates that the proposed building and/or landscape design provides a learning resource that can be used to facilitate development of environmental issues for students and visitors. 1 The building features a community learning centre that will be staffed through the East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership. Contributory funding towards the operation of the facility and the staffing is available through the SusStations Interreg IVB project. The learning centre will feature displays showing how the building was designed and constructed; electronic displays showing the energy consumption of the building and its power generation and both in both electronic and hard copy formats to inform about the environmental measures taken to reduce the impact of the building (active and passive design features). The learning centre will be available to local schools, colleges, residents as well as to railway companies across Europe as part the EU Interreg IVB SusStations project. (6) from Richard Watts of Lancashire County Council (Ref Accrington BREEAM ) dated One credit is 1 None. Total 13 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 17

23 HEALTH AND WELLBEING Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the For credit: For the Ticket Office,, Booking Hall and area: HW1 Daylighting 1 credit is awarded where at least 80% of occupied floor area is adequately day lit. 1 Comprehensive daylight factor calculations have been produced and made available. The daylight factor calculations provide a range of possible outcomes based upon different working planes. This therefore remains inconclusive as the assessor does not know which working plane to use. Further confirmation is needed on this point for credits to be considered for recommendation. (9) Flues Daylighting Multi-room Analysis Output (dated 12/05/09) No credits are recommended at present. 0 an average daylight factor of 2% needs to be achieved in each area and a uniformity ratio of at least 0.4 is achieved AND there is a view of the sky from desk height and the room depth criterion is satisfied i.e. d/w + d/h W < 2/(1-R B ) HW2 View Out 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that all desks are within a 7m radius of a window. 1 Review of the counter layout plan of the ticket sales and office shows the workstations have a view out to a glazed area with a view out. In each case, workstations are within 7m of a view out as described. (10) General Arrangement (GA) Ground Floor Plan (Ref: 1996/101, dated May 2007) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 18

24 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the 1 credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that: HW3 Glare Control 1. An occupant controlled glare control system (e.g. internal or external blinds) is fitted to all areas where computer workstations will located or close work will be undertaken. 2. Glare to other occupied areas has been minimised through specification and design whilst maintaining sufficient natural daylight and avoiding the need for artificial light. 1 The General Arrangement drawings of the building clearly showed that 25mm aluminium Venetian blinds by Swift or similar and approved are to be installed to all new windows. The specification for the blinds are also included in the Architectural specification, section N10 General Fixtures/Furnishings/Equipment. (10) General Arrangement (GA) Ground Floor Plan (Ref: 1996/101, dated May 2007) (11) Accrington Railway Station 1996 Architectural Specification (NBS01, dated 25/02/09) Section N10 One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 19

25 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) HW4 High Frequency Lighting 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that high frequency ballasts are installed on all fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps. 1 It is stated in Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that all fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps shall have high frequency ballasts. In a copy of a letter from GE Griffiths, the contractors responsible for the lighting installation, it is specified that all the new lighting installed will have HF ballasts installed and specific reference is made to drawings & complete with lighting schedule). (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) (58) Basement Lighting Layout (Ref: Rev 02, dated 18/05/10) (59) Ground Floor Lighting Layout (Ref: Rev 01, dated 27/02/10) One credit is 1 None. HW5 Internal & External Lighting Levels 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that all internal and external lighting, where relevant, is specified in accordance with the appropriate maintained illuminance levels (in lux) recommended by CIBSE. 1 It was reported in Halcrow Yolles' Technical Note that lighting of all internal areas shall comply with illuminance (lux) levels specified in Part two of the CIBSE code for lighting 2002 and its 2004 addendum. In all areas where computer screens are regularly used, the lighting design shall comply with CIBSE Lighting guide 7, Lighting for Offices. External lighting design shall comply with illuminance (lux) levels specified in CIBSE Lighting Guide 6, The outdoor environment (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 20

26 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the It was reported that individual lighting controls are to be provided to each room. HW6 Lighting Zones 1 credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that lighting, in all occupied areas, is zoned to allow separate control. 1 It was reported in Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that The lighting installation shall generally be controlled via local manual switching, to dedicated small zones. Toilets shall be controlled via PIR presence detection. All offices have an occupancy that is fewer than 4 persons and each is separately zoned, along with the booking hall and kitchen areas also. (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 21

27 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the It was stated that openable windows will be present in the ticket office, staff office and kitchen. In the, opening doors are present at both sides of the room which by themselves provide ventilation of this space. HW8 Potential for Natural Ventilation 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that external façade windows to all occupied areas are openable. 1 There are openable windows in the two ticket office rooms, and kitchen; the openable window areas in the ticket office and staff office being equivalent to approx 12% and 9% of the gross internal floor area respectively, and the openable window area in the kitchen being equivalent to approx 41% of the gross internal floor area. This has been confirmed by SBS Architects. Consultants Halcrow Yolles carried out a simulation to understand the extent of ventilation in the booking hall. The results from the computer simulation gives a mean average of 1.5m 3 /s. The volume of air within the booking hall is approximately 150m 3. Given the air flow rate of 1.5m 3 /s average, this equates to 36 ac/hr. This is considered to be an adequate cross-flow of air in this part of the building. (7) from Rosie Greenwood of SBS Architects (No Ref) dated 30/09/09) (12) Technical Note by Halcrow Yolles (Ref: PGATS) dated 14 th August 2009 One credit is 1 None. There are no rooms with a depth greater depth than 7m. HW9 Internal Air Pollution 1 credit where air intakes serving occupied areas avoid major sources of external pollution and recirculation of exhaust air. 1 It was evident from the Proposed Site Layout plan that the all openable windows and doors are greater than 10m from major sources of pollution, such as roads, car parks etc. (13) Proposed Site Layout (Ref: 1996/100, dated June 2007) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 22

28 Credit Ref. HW11 Ventilation Rates HW14 Thermal Comfort This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that each space within the development achieves recommended minimum fresh air rates. 1 credit available where thermal comfort levels are assessed at design, this is used to evaluate appropriate servicing options, and appropriate thermal comfort levels are achieved. 1 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting It is stated in the Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that the contractor shall ensure that fresh air is provided at a rate of at least 12 litres per person in general offices and at a rate in line with CIBSE Guide B2, Ventilation and air-conditioning recommendation for elsewhere. Section 5.14 of the Mechanical & Public Health Building Services Performance Specification clearly states a ventilation rate of 12 litres per person in the general office areas. The mechanical performance specification (section 5.20) summarises that the contactor must contractually abide by to the criteria as laid out by CIBSE Guide A, section 1.3. The contractor is therefore required to produce the thermal calculations in association with mechanical specification clause and ensure that the contractor design meets with the performance criteria. The is unheated and therefore considered exempt from this requirement. based on provided at the (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) (14) Halcrow Yolles Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification, dated June 2009 Page 31 (section 5.14) (14) Halcrow Yolles Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification, dated June 2009 (section 5.20, page 39) Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire One credit is One credit is 1 None. 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 23

29 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the HW15 Thermal Zoning 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that local occupant control is available for temperature adjustment in each area to reflect differing load requirements. 1 It is reported Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that the heating/cooling system shall allow independent occupant thermal control, in all separate rooms and areas within the building. Zoning shall allow separate occupant control to be made of each perimeter area (within approximately 7m of each external wall) Under floor heating is provided to the ticket and sales offices. The and are not heated areas. Temperature is to be thermostatically controlled in each office. Two thermostats to provide control. (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) One credit is 1 None. Heated/cooled rooms are each within 7m of external walls and hence no separate perimeter control is required. HW16 Microbial Contamination 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that the risk of waterborne and airborne legionella contamination has been minimised. 1 It is clearly stated in a letter from GE Griffiths that there are no wet systems reported in the building. There is no humidification present within the building. The building will therefore meet the requirements of CIBSE Technical Memoranda TM13 and also HSE ACoP L8 as there is no risk of legionella contamination. (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 24

30 Credit Ref. HW17 HW19 Acoustic Performance Internal Noise Levels Safer Parking This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that the building design can be shown to achieve indoor ambient noise levels in unoccupied spaces in accordance with BS8233: credit is awarded where provided demonstrates that the development s car park(s) has been designed in accordance with the PARK MARK TM Safer Parking guidance and has achieved the PARK MARK TM Safer Parking Award. 1 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting Halcrow Yolles carried out an acoustic survey of indoor ambient noise levels. It was concluded that the resultant noise level in the ticket office is 51dBA which is towards the upper limit of acceptability in the ticket office. This assumes that the window is closed and all necessary ventilation is achieved through the ventilation louvre. It would be beneficial to improve the performance of the louvre or move it away from this façade. For the office and kitchen, the expected noise level is calculated to be below 30dB LAeq,T and therefore within the design criteria for these spaces. Please note that these calculations also assume that the windows are closed. If the windows in either the office or kitchen are open, then the expected internal noise level is calculated at 51 db LAeq,T. Note that this is above the criterion and therefore sufficient ventilation should be provided by other means. The car park has been designed to provide a secure environment and has followed the advice set out in the Park Mark scheme. The design elements covered include surveillance of the site by CCTV and natural means (shown on site plans); lighting levels (within the M&E specification); signage (shown in the signage schedule) and access for vehicles and pedestrians (shown on site plans). On site management will be undertaken by Northern Rail who will be responsible for recording any crimes that take place and to notifying the local police or the British Transport Police of them. Northern Rail will not be seeking a Park Mark accreditation for the car park but this will be reviewed. based on provided at the (15) Halcrow Yolles Accrington Railway Station BREEAM Credit HW17 Acoustic Report dated April (6) from Richard Watts (Ref: Accrington Station BREEAM ) dated 20/08/09. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire No credits are recommended at present. 0 No credits are recommended at present. 0 For credit: Design team to consider amendments to the ventilation strategy in order to achieve the desired noise levels this credit. Under HW17, BRE states that where windows are openable as part of the ventilation strategy, these should be assumed to be open for the purposes of the calculation. For credit: LCC/Northern Rail to confirm that the car park will meet PARK MARK TM Safer Parking standards. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 25

31 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Total 11 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 26

32 ENERGY AND TRANSPORT ENERGY Credit Ref. E1 Reduction of CO2 Emissions This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit Up to 15 credits available where the building demonstrates a percentage improvement above the requirement for CO 2 emissions as set out in the Building Regulations. 15 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting The BRUK: Output Document for the building confirms the following: The Notional Emissions Rate (NER) = 47.7 kgco 2 /m 2 The Target emission rate = 35.7 kgco 2 /m 2 (25.15% better than notional) The Building Emission Rate (BER) = 20.4 kgco 2 /m 2 (57.23% better than the notional emission rate) 57.23% 25.15% = 32.08% which equates to 11 credits under E1. based on provided at the (16) BRUKL Output Document (dated 30/04/2010) (see also Appendix II for completed CO 2 calculator) Eleven credits are recommended 11 None. E2 Sub Metering of Substantial Energy Uses 1 credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate the provision of direct submetering of substantive energy uses within the building. 1 It is confirmed in the Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that sub-meters shall be installed to separately monitor all substantive energy uses including (where present) space heating, humidification plant, cooling plant, major fans, lighting and small power and other major energy consuming items. Small fans (in toilet) will not be sub-metered as this is not considered practical. A sub-metering schedule has been provided by GE Griffiths & Co Ltd. (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 27

33 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the E4 External Lighting 1 credit is awarded where energy efficient external luminaires are specified and all light fittings controlled for the presence of daylight. 1 It was stated that all external lighting would be fitted with timers and sensors. The lighting levels for the external lighting were not confirmed. It was reported that the levels of 100 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt are unachievable. No reference /evidence provided to support credit validation. No credits are recommended at present. 0 For credit: Install lighting of 100 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt. E4 Provision of Energy Efficient White Goods Where evidence provided demonstrates that all fridges, freezers and fridge/freezers have an A+ rating under the EU Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme. 1 It was reported that a fridge, microwave and kettle are to be specified, each of which will be A+ rated appliances under the EU scheme. LCC have confirmed in writing that the project will provide energy efficient white goods at A+ rating for both the new booking office and community learning centre, including the use of green PC s in the community learning centre. These products will be funded as part of the new station project. (6) from Richard Watts of Lancashire County Council (LCC) (Ref: Accrington Station BREEAM ) dated One credit is 1 None. Total 13 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 28

34 TRANSPORT Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire T5 Cyclist Facilities Two credits available: First credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that there is adequate provision of covered, secure and well lit cycle racks storage provided for station staff & train users. Second credit where, in addition to the above, is provided to demonstrate that there is adequate provision of washing and changing facilities available for staff use. 2 Drawings 1996/100K and 1996/101F indicate the presence of ten cycle storage lockers (these are individual, covered lockable lockers) and also ten cycle hoops to which both wheel and frame can be attached. CCTV is present for the cycle storage lockers. Further to discussion/agreement with Northern Rail, the cycle provision will be 10 no. covered hoops, utilising 2 no Falco Sail cycle shelters, approx 5m wide by 2.6m wide. Each hoop can be used by two bicycles, hence generating provision for a further 20 cycles in addition to the 10 cycle storage lockers. Total provision is made for 30 cycles. Both the lockers and bicycle hoops are within 50m of the site entrance and in a prominent position within full view of site entrance. A station travel survey carried out by Steer Davies Gleave (Ref: Station Plan Travel Survey) dated 10/11/2008 confirmed that there are no users of the station that come to site by bicycle. The survey also confirmed that there are 115,973 entries to the station per year, equating to 318 per day. 30 No cycle racks is 9.4% of visitors, just below the 10% threshold in BREEAM. (17) Station Plan Travel Survey Results (Accrington) 10 th November (13) Drawing No 1996/100K, dated June 2007 (10) Drawing No 1996/101F, dated May (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) (60) from Rosie Greenwood (dated 04/05/10) No credits are 0 Consider the introduction of cycle racks to meet the 10% threshold for building visitors and 10% of building occupants/users. G.E. Griffiths Ltd have confirmed in writing that the cycle racks will be illuminated in accordance with BS5489 Part 1 lighting of Roads and Amenity areas (please see attached Exterior Lighting design). No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 29

35 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Drawings of the site layout show that it has been designed to minimise the risks to pedestrians and cyclists using the site. They show that: T6 Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that the site layout has been designed to minimise risks to pedestrians and cyclists The cycle lane is segregated from the pedestrian section of the pathway. 2. The cycle lane provides direct access to the cycle racks and lockers provided on the site, with appropriate markings to the hard surfacing. 3. The cycle lane provided in this case is 1.8m wide (i.e. it is a two-way cycle lane) and the adjacent footpath is approximately 1.7m wide (i.e. greater than the minimum of 1.2m); 4. Foot and cycle paths on the site are connected to public foot and cycle paths off the site which providing access to local transport nodes and other off site amenities. 5. There is one clearly dedicated vehicular crossing point which is also the same crossing as those used by pedestrians. (18) from SBS Architects (Ref: BREEAM Report Cycle ), dated 14 th July 2009 (13) Drawing No 1996/100K, dated June 2007 (10) Drawing No 1996/101k, dated May (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) One credit is 1 None. An from SBS Architects confirms that the cycle route design accords with Information Sheet FF04 Shared Use Routes, Sustrans3. G.E. Griffiths Ltd confirmed that lighting design of pedestrian pathways and cycle paths on site are compliant with CIBSE Lighting Guide (LG6). (61) Exterior Lighting Design Document prepared by SiteCo (dated 07/02/09, PID 5299, TJN 4550 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 30

36 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Accrington is one of 23 stations taking part in a national programme of Travel Plans for Stations. The Tracel Action plan prepared for Accrington covers many features, but in summary: Cycle Facilities: The introduction of hoops and lockers will make a step change in the number of people cycling to and from the station. T8 Travel Plan Two credits available: First credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that a travel plan has been developed and tailored to the specific needs of the staff and train users using the building. 2 Bus, Cycle and Walk Guide: In order to encourage people to travel to and from the station by sustainable modes is proposed to provide a detailed bus, cycle and walk guide. Directional Signage: Directional signage at the station and in the surrounding area does need improving and once implemented will be particularly beneficial for people walking between the rail station and the current bus station at Peel Street. Tesco Development: With the proposal to build a new Tesco supermarket adjacent to the station, it will be important to encourage shoppers and staff to consider rail as their mode of travel to and from Accrington. However, there will also be a requirement to ensure that the station car park is used for rail business and does not become an overspill for the store. Since being chosen as one of the pilot stations, Lancashire County Council engaged stakeholders and stressed the need for commitment to the project. Meetings have been held in Accrington which has proved beneficial for site visits etc. All stakeholders have been kept informed of the progress of the station travel plan through formal minutes and provided by the National Steering Group. The site audit provided a good insight into how directional signage could be improved at the station and this has been incorporated into the plans for the new eco station. (19) Accrington Station Travel Action Plan Jan 2009 (20) Accrington Station Travel Action Plan Objectives Jan 2009 (17) Accrington Station Survey Results Nov 2008 (21) elplans.com/ Two credits are recommended 2 None. A Northern Rail employee seconded to Lancashire County Council to work on community rail partnership schemes has provided useful local and contacts to assist with the development of the plan. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 31

37 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the T9 Maximum Car Parking Capacity 1 credit can be awarded where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the number of parking spaces provided for staff has been limited. 1 According to the general layout of the site, The proposed site plan shows that there are 40 spaces including 3 disabled spaces and 2 mother and child spaces. There is only one parking space dedicated for staff use. There will be a minimum of 3 staff members on site at any one time, including subcontractors. (13) Proposed Site Layout (Ref: 1996/100K, dated June 2007) One credit is 1 None. T10 Travel Information Space 1 credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that there is a dedicated space within the development for the provision of upto-date public transport. 1 from SBS Architects and Drawing 1996/142Cclearly shows the locations for 2No lockable fixed boards at the station facility. One of these will be community notices, however, both include space for provision of up-to-date public transport. Revised drawing E submitted shows further notice boards on and near the platform areas, clearly visible across a large part of the site and with their designations included in large type on the header board. As with any other station, this is adequate and clear indication not just at point of use but from other publicly accessible areas of the development as the header boards are clearly visible and identifiable as such from station approaches. (22) from SBS Architects (Ref: BREEAM Report Information Credit), dated 14 th July 2009 (22) Drawing 1996/142C, dated January 2009 (61) from Rosie Greenwood (dated ) (62) Revised Signage Layout Drawing (Ref E, dated Jan 09) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 32

38 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Total 5 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 33

39 WATER Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the It was reported in the Architectural Specification under section N13 that the WCs will be fitted with a 4:2 litre flush capacity and that instructions from manufacturers on use will be present. W1 Water Consumption Up to three credits available: 2 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that WCs are designed to minimise the consumption of potable water. 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that other sanitary facilities are designed to minimise the consumption of potable water. 3 It was also confirmed that timed turn-off, spray or aerator taps are to be installed to hand wash basins and sinks. The initial Architectural Specification was up-dated to include a requirement for the installation of Cistermiser Easyflush no touch dual flush WC valves to both DDA WC cisterns. The Cistermiser Easyflush no touch dual flush WC valve improves on the standard specification in W01 for 6 litre flush toilets by providing a controlled dual flush from a single sensor, the Easyflush can provide an adjustable part flush (this is the default setting) that can be set to flush no more than half the cistern capacity and generally less than this giving significant savings, the full flush capacity is also adjustable and can be set to further reduce the flush volume of the cistern. The Easyflush unit is also unique in providing a linked flush and fill function ensuring that during the flush cycle the inlet valve cannot open ensuring no water can pass out of the open cistern outlet. As the Cistermiser Easyflush is also touch free it has significant advantages with regard to infection control and some significant anti vandal and maintenance benefits. This product can be set up to allow for a 4:2 litre flush volume ratio, as detailed in the Cistermiser Easyflush installation guide. (11) Accrington Railway Station 1996 Architectural Specification (NBS01, Revision B dated 22/110/09) section N13 Sanitary Fixtures & Fittings (43) Cistermiser Easyflush Product Specification (not dated) (44) Cistermiser Ltd/BREEAM Note BREEAM Compatible Products (not dated) (45) Cistermiser Easyflush installation guide (Ref EF2/17_A-04) page 4 Three credits are recommended 3 None. There are no urinals or showers specified for the building. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 34

40 Credit Ref. W2 Water Meter This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit where provided demonstrates that a water meter with a pulsed output will be installed on the mains supply to each building. 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting The Mechanical Specification Part D Section states that a water meter with pulsed output is to be installed. based on provided at the (14) Accrington Railway Station Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification, (Rev T1) dated June 2009 Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire One credit is 1 None. For credit: LCC/Halcrow to provide details/specifications for an installed leak detection system that. W3 Major Leak Detection 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that a leak detection system is specified or installed. 1 It was reported that this requirement is excessive, given the practical reality and level of water consumption in the building. No reference /evidence provided to support credit validation. No credits are recommended at present Is capable of identifying major leaks both within the building and between the building and the site boundary, and should cover all mains water supplies to the building. 2. Is: a. Audible when activated; b. Activated when a continuous flow of water passes through the water meter at a flow rate above a pre-set minimum for a pre-set period of time; c. Able to identify different leakage rates, e.g. continuous, high and/or low level leaks, over set time periods; d. Programmable to suit the owner/occupiers requirements; and e. Where applicable, designed to avoid false alarms caused by normal operation of large water consuming plant such as chillers. Note: the system need not cut off the water supply when the alarm is triggered. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 35

41 Credit Ref. W4 W5 Sanitary Supply Shut Off Water Recycling This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that proximity detection shut off is provided to the water supply to all urinals and WC s. 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates the specification of systems that collect, store, and where necessary, treat rainwater or greywater for WC and urinal flushing purposes. 1 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting It is stated in the Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that the Contractor shall ensure that solenoid valves to isolate the water supply to all WC s and urinals when unoccupied are installed, activated by proximity sensors. Saction 5.10 of the Station Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification gives the responsibility of the size of the rainwater harvesting tank to the contractor (as the responsibility for design lies with the contractor) to meet that required to achieve the BREEAM excellent. Rainwater harvesting calculations provided by the M&E Engineer, GE Griffiths Ltd, demonstrate that there the tank is designed to provide more than 250% (i.e m 3 ) of the total predicted flushing demand (0.718m 3 ) over a five day period. based on provided at the (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) (14) Accrington Railway Station Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification, (RevT1) dated June 2009 (23) from Robert Greenwood (Ref: Outstanding Actions), dated 3 rd August 2009 (63) from Rosie Greenwood (dated ) (64) Rainwater calculations provided by M&E Engineer (dated 16/09/10) Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire One credit is One credit is recommended 1 None. 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 36

42 Credit Ref. W6 Irrigation Systems This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that low water irrigation systems are specified/installed, or where planting and landscaping is irrigated via rainwater or reclaimed water. 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting Landscaping will not be irrigated, the landscaping relying solely on precipitation. based on provided at the (25) from Richard Watts (dated 26 th February 2009) Accrington Railway Station: BREEAM. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire One credit is 1 None. Total 7 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 37

43 MATERIALS & WASTE Credit Ref. MW1 MW2 Materials Specification Major Building Elements Hard Landscaping & Boundary Protection This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit Up to 7 credits available where evidence provided demonstrates that the major building elements (including external walls, windows, roof, upper floor slabs, internal walls, and floor finishes/covering s) specified have an A rating, as defined in the Green Guide to Specification. 1 credit can be awarded where at least 80% of the combined area of external hard landscaping and boundary protection specifications achieve an A rating, as defined by the Green Guide to Specification. 7 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting SBS Architects carried out a full of the main building elements against the Green Guide to Specification. The results of this were used to complete the BREEAM Calculator for the of Major Building Elements. The by SBS Architects and the completed calculator (Appendix III) confirm that 7 credits can be The areas hard-landscaping and boundary protection have been assessed and it was determined that this credit would not be feasible. based on provided at the (65) of Major Building Elements against the Green Guide to Specification carried out by SBS Architects (May 2010). of Major Building Elements against the Green Guide to Specification Rev A (see Appendix III). No reference /evidence provided to support credit validation. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Seven credits are No credits are recommended at present. 7 No further action necessary. 0 For credit: LCC/SBS to provide precise details of (i) hard landscaping and (ii) boundary protection materials so that an against the criteria contained in the Green Guide to Specification can be carried out. For credit, 80% (by area) of hard landscaping and boundary protection need to meet the requirements for an A rating the Green Guide to Specification. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 38

44 Credit Ref. MW5 MW6 Reuse of Building Façade Reuse of Building Structure This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit where at least 50% of the total façade (by area) is reused and at least 80% of the reused façade (by mass) comprises in-situ reused material. 1 credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that a design reuses at least 80% of an existing primary structure and for part refurbishment and part new build, the volume of the reused structure comprises at least 50% of the final structure s volume. The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the 1 It was stated that this would not be possible. Credit not possible. 1 It was stated that this would not be possible. Credit not possible. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire No credits are recommended at present. No credits are recommended at present. 0 No further action considered possible. 0 No further action considered possible. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 39

45 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the MW7 Recycled Aggregates 1 credit is awarded where significant use of crushed aggregate, crushed masonry or alternative aggregates (manufactured from recycled materials) are specified for high grade aggregate uses (such as the building structure, ground slabs, roads, etc.). 1 The requirements for the use of recycled aggregates are included within the contract specification as devised by Cyril Sweet. Cyril Sweet have confirmed that: The Contractor is responsible for achieving maximum credits for Sections M4, M5, MW7, and MW8. There is no detailed description written into the clause of what the BREEAM requirements are for achieving this credit. (2) from Andrew O Keefe of Cyrill Sweet (Ref: Accrington - Phase 2) dated 17 th June No credit is 0 Cyril Sweet to provide contract clause or statement how maximum credits for MW7 are to be met by the contractor. MW8 Responsible Sourcing of Materials Up to 3 credits are awarded where materials used in key building elements (including roof, frame, external walls, ground and upper floors, foundations/subst ructure, doors, and windows) are responsibly sourced. 3 Contractors have not been appointed as yet, but the requirements for the responsible sourcing of materials are included within the contract specification as devised by Cyril Sweet. Cyril Sweet have confirmed that: The Contractor is responsible for achieving maximum credits for Sections M4, M5, MW7, and MW8. There is no detailed description written into the clause of what the BREEAM requirements are for achieving these credits. (2) from Andrew O Keefe of Cyrill Sweet (Ref: Accrington - Phase 2) dated 17 th June No credits are 0 Cyril Sweet to provide contract clause or statement how maximum credits for MW8 are to be met by the contractor. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 40

46 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the (26) Various images of station showing kickplates on doors Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire MW10 Designing for Robustness 1 credit where protection is given to vulnerable parts of the building such as areas exposed to high pedestrian traffic, vehicular and trolley movements. 1 The design team reported that the following protection measures will be incorporated into the building design and this has been supported by various items of documentary evidence. The building is raised from access roads and there is no direct vehicular access at the level of the building. The basement area is level with road, but walls of masonry (clad) construction. Bollards have been incorporated to protect external parts of the basement that are level with road surface. High circulation areas of booking hall and toilets are tiled. Internally, kick plates are present on all doors. Hand railings are not considered practical given the extent of usage and lack of trolley movements to the inside of the building where damage is likely to be sustained. (27) Basement plan (1996/111 Rev C, dated: May 2007) (11) Accrington Railway Station 1996 Architectural Specification (NBS01 RevB, dated 15/10/09) section M41 Terrazzo Tiling/In-situ Tiling (28) Drawing (Ref:1996/110 RevB) Door Details & Elevations, dated June 2007 (13) Drawing (Ref:1996/100 Rev K) Proposed Site Layout, dated June 2007 Credit is recommended 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 41

47 Credit Ref. MW12 Storage of Recyclable Waste This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit is awarded where a central, dedicated storage space is provided for materials that can be recycled. This can be either within the building itself, or on site using skips, (provided there is good access for collections and it is within easy reach of the building). 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting Drawings of the basement show a bin store and recycling area of 4m 2. Half of this (i.e. 2m) is dedicated to recycling. As the building is 173m 2, this is more than adequate for BREEAM purposes. The recycling area is also clearly labelled, within easy reach of building areas (within 20m) and is located for good vehicular access (i.e. adjacent to basement doors). Plans and photographs of the door details and elevations show that the area is adequately labelled. based on provided at the (27) Basement Plan (Ref: 1996/111, Rev C, dated May 2007 (70) Door Details & Elevations ( Ref: 1996/110B, dated June 2007) (71) Photograph of signage to the recyclable waste storage area. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire One credit is 1 None. Total 9 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 42

48 LAND USE & ECOLOGY Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire Credit Ref. LE1 LE2 Reuse of Land Contaminated Land This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit is awarded where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the footprint of the proposed development largely falls within the boundary of land previously developed. 1 credit available where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the land used for the new development has, prior to development, been defined as contaminated, and where adequate remedial steps have been taken to decontaminate the site prior to construction. 1 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting The land was previously used as a station and is therefore a brownfield site. Section 3.2 of the Geoenvironmental report states that according to historical maps obtained from an EnviroCheck report, the site was farmland until the mid 19 th century when the train station was constructed along with the now disused railway track which ran across the south-west corner of the site. This track was decommissioned and removed in the early 1970s. The embankment remains to this day, although it is removed immediately south of the site. A number of small buildings were constructed in association with the railway line and two clay pits were noted in the north west and south east corners of the site. An investigation was reportedly carried out at the site concluded that the site was not seriously contaminated and therefore no action was taken to remediate the site. based on provided at the (29) New Accrington Station Train Station Development Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Investigation (Dated October 2007, Section 3.2 Landuse History) No reference /evidence provided to support credit validation. One credit is No credits are recommended at present. 1 None. 0 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 43

49 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the LE3 Ecological Value of Land & Protection of Ecological Features 1 credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the construction zone is defined as land of low ecological value and all existing features of ecological value will be fully protected from damage during site preparation and construction works. 2 credits available: 1 The Ecologist Report confirms that the site does meet the criteria for low or insignificant ecological value. There is to be some limited tree felling as part of the development but these have been confirmed by the ecologist to be young and of low ecological value. (30) Lancashire County Council new Accrington Station Development Ecology Report (March 2008) prepared by Anna Price and checked by Simon Keys, a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE). One credit is 1 None. LE4 Mitigating Ecological Impact First credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate the change in ecological value of the site, as a result of development, is between less than zero and equal to, or less than, minus nine species, i.e. a small negative change. Second credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate there is no negative change in the ecological value of the site as a result of development, i.e. equal to, or greater than, zero species. 2 The Ecologist Report confirms that the site will undergo a change in ecological value of -1, which means that it is between zero and -9 which indicates a small negative change. (30) Lancashire County Council new Accrington Station Development Ecology Report (March 2008) prepared by Anna Price and checked by Simon Keys, a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE). (see also Appendix IV completed Ecology Calculator) One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 44

50 Credit Ref. LE5 Enhancing Site Ecology This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit Up to 3 credits available: First credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the design team (or client) has i) appointed a professional to advise and report on enhancing and protecting the ecological value of the site; and ii) implemented the professional s recommendations for general enhancement and protection for site ecology. Second credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate a positive increase in the ecological value of the site of up to (but not including) 6 species. Third credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate a positive increase in the ecological value of the site of 6 species or greater. 3 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting Pages 10and 11 of the Ecological Report provide the project team with recommendations on how to protect and enhance the ecological value of the site. An from the project sponsor s representative, Richard Watts, confirms that these recommendations have been accepted. Appendix B of the Ecology report does not confirm whether Simon Keys is a member of one of the organisations listed in note 3 of LE5. based on provided at the (30) Lancashire County Council new Accrington Station Development Ecology Report (March 2008) prepared by Anna Price and checked by Simon Keys, a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE). (31) from Richard Watts (dated 23 rd February 2009) Accrington Railway Station: BREEAM LE3, LE4, LE5 & LE6. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire No credits are 0 1 credit Halcrow Yolles to provide evidence that Simon Keys, the stated Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE) is a member of - Association of Wildlife Trusts (AWT) - Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM) - Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) - Institute of Environmental Management & (IEMA) - Landscape Institute (LI) 2 credits That where recommendations by a qualified ecologist are implemented that will result in an increase in the ecological value of the site of up to (but not including) 6 species (as determined using the ecological calculator Appendix V) 3 credits That where recommendations by a qualified ecologist are implemented that will result in an increase in the ecological value of the site of 6 species or more (as determined using the ecological calculator - Appendix V) No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 45

51 Credit Ref. LE6 Long Term Impact on Biodiversity This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 2 credits available: First credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the client has committed to achieving the mandatory requirements listed below and at least two of the requirements. Second credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the client has committed to achieving the mandatory requirements listed below and at least four of the requirements. Mandatory a. Compliance with EU and UK legislation during design and construction b. Management plan covering 5 years post completion ( including management of protected features; existing or enhanced habitats; current and future BAP) c. Information is provided detailing (a) scope of management plan and (b) key responsibilities Additional a. Nominate Biodiversity Champion with the authority to influence site activities and ensure that detrimental impacts on site biodiversity are minimised b. The contractor is required to train all relevant site work-force on how to protect site ecology during the project. c. The contractor is required to record actions taken to protect biodiversity and monitor their effectiveness throughout key s of construction. d. The client requires that a new ecologically valuable habitat, appropriate to the local area, be created. e. The client requires the contractor to programme site works to minimise disturbance to wildlife. The client requires actions to be taken to protect/enhance biodiversity, take full account of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) and use local biodiversity experts (e.g. the local wildlife trust) to help identify ecologically important habitats/species on site. 2 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting Recommendations to fulfil the mandatory requirements and a five year management plan post completion are set out in pages 12 and 13 of the Ecology Report for the project. An from the project sponsor s representative, Richard Watts, confirms that these recommendations have been accepted. The from Richard Watts only confirms that the mandatory requirements will be met. The client must commit to achieving the mandatory credits and at least two of the requirements. based on provided at the (30) Lancashire County Council new Accrington Station Development Ecology Report (March 2008) prepared by Anna Price and checked by Simon Keys, a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE). (31) from Richard Watts (dated 23 rd February 2009) Accrington Railway Station: BREEAM LE3, LE4, LE5 & LE6. Accrington Railway Station, Accrington, Lancashire No credits are recommended at present. 0 For first credit: LCC to confirm that the an two requirements will be met, that is, in addition to the mandatory requirements already set out. Additional Requirements include: a. Nominate Biodiversity Champion with the authority to influence site activities and ensure that detrimental impacts on site biodiversity are minimised. b. The contractor is required to train all relevant site work-force on how to protect site ecology during the project. c. The contractor is required to record actions taken to protect biodiversity and monitor their effectiveness throughout key s of construction. d. The client requires that a new ecologically valuable habitat, appropriate to the local area, be created. e. The client requires the contractor to programme site works to minimise disturbance to wildlife. The client requires actions to be taken to protect/enhance biodiversity, take full account of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) and use local biodiversity experts (e.g. the local wildlife trust) to help identify ecologically important habitats/species on site. For second credit: LCC/project Ecologist to provide details of at least four of the requirements that will be covered within the biodiversity action plan at the site. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 46

52 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Total 3 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 47

53 POLLUTION Credit Ref. P1 Refrigerant GWP Building Services This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates the use of refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 5 or where there are no refrigerants specified for use in building services. 1 The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting It was confirmed by GE Griffiths Ltd that there is no refrigerant specified for cooling plant and equipment in the building. The credit is recommended by default as the total refrigerant pre-charge is zero, thus well below the 5kg threshold stated. based on provided at the (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) Credit is 1 No further action considered necessary. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 48

54 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the 2 credits available: P2 P4 Preventing Refrigerant Leaks Insulant GWP First credit where evidence provided demonstrates that refrigerant leaks can be detected or where there are no refrigerants specified for use in the building or development. Second credit where evidence provided demonstrates that the provision of automatic refrigerant pump down is made to a heat exchanger (or dedicated storage tanks) with isolation valves or where there are no refrigerants specified for the development. 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that the specification of insulating materials avoids the use of substances with a global warming potential (GWP) of 5 or more in either manufacture or composition. 2 1 It was confirmed by GE Griffiths Ltd that there is no refrigerant specified for cooling plant and equipment in the building. The credit is recommended by default as the total refrigerant pre-charge is zero, thus well below the 5kg threshold stated. It was reported that the following materials are to be used within the building for insulation purposes: Under slab (Kingspan Kooltherm K3 Floorboard) Rain Screen Clad Walls (Kingspan Kooltherm K8 Rainscreen Board) Roof (Kalzip Insulation Plus32) General Pack (Rockwool Flexi) Internal Ceilings (Rockwool Flexi) Each of the above avoids the use of substances with a GWP of 5 or more. (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) (32) Kalzip News Issue 47 March 2006 (33) Rockwool Flexi Product Specification (34) Kingspan Kooltherm K3 Floorboard Product Specification (35) Kooltherm K8 Cavity Board Product Specification Two credits are Credit is 2 1 No further action considered necessary. None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 49

55 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Up to 3 credits available: P6 NOx Emissions of Heating Source Where evidence provided demonstrates that the maximum dry NO x emissions from delivered space heating energy are: 100 mg/kwh (at 0% excess O 2 ). OR 2 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that the maximum dry NO x emissions from delivered space heating energy are: 70 mg/kwh (at 0% excess O 2 ). 3 Mechanical performance specification section 5.5 gives the responsibility of the contractor to achieve the maximum P6 credits from the BREEAM report. (14) Accrington Railway Station Mechanical & Public Health Building Services - Performance Specification, dated June 2009 No credits are recommended at present. 3 None. OR 3 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that the maximum dry NO x emissions from delivered space heating energy are: 40 mg/kwh (at 0% excess O 2 ). No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 50

56 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Up to 3 credits available: P7 Flood Risk / Water Run Off 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that the assessed development is located in a zone defined as having a medium annual probability of flooding and the ground level of the building, car parking and access is above the design flood level for the site s location. OR 2 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that the assessed development is located in a zone defined as having a low annual probability of flooding. 3 According to the EA website and flood map of the station, the site lies within a low risk zone of flooding. According to the Environment Agency, this represents a low flood risk. It was stated that SUDs would not be used. (37) EA Flood Risk Map Two credits are 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that Sustainable Urban Drainage techniques are specified to minimise the risk of localised flooding, resulting from a loss of flood storage on site through No: development /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/ For two credits: None. For (3 rd ) credit: LCC/Halcrow to consider the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SUDS) so as to minimise the risk of localised flooding. Note the requirements for areas of medium or high flood risk, different requirements apply. It has been assumed that the team can demonstrate that the site is within an area of low flood risk.

57 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the P8 Minimising Watercourse Pollution 1 credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that on site treatment such as oil separators/intercepto rs or filtration have been specified for areas at risk from pollution, i.e. vehicle manoeuvring areas, car parks, waste disposal facilities, delivery facilities or plant areas. 1 It was reported within the Halcrow Yolles specification that oil/petrol inceptors have been specified to areas of high risk such as the car park and access ramp. Peter Moss of Peter Moss & Associates confirmed that the Kingspan NSB6 Separator which installed on the Accrington Station development complies with the requirements of clause 421 of the specification which was contained within the Employer's requirements. He also confirmed in writing that the separator meets the standards which are identified within both The Environment Agency guideline PPG 3 and BS EN The separator is to be fitted with an oil level alarm which is to be located within the Eco Station. (38 & 39) Halcrow Yolles Specification R12 Clause 421 and drawing PTGATS-S-140 detail the use of and oil and petrol interceptor unit to intercept the surface water flow from the car park. (66) from Rosie Craggs (dated 28/07/10) containing confirmatory from Peter Moss of Peter Moss & Associates. One credit is 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 52

58 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Upto 3 credits available: P11 Renewable & Low Emission Energy 1 credit where evidence provided demonstrates that a feasibility study considering renewable and low emission energy has been carried out and the results implemented. OR 2 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that the first credit has been achieved and 10% of total energy demand for the building/development is supplied from local renewable, or low emission energy, sources. OR 3 credits where evidence provided demonstrates that the first credit has been achieved and 15% of total energy demand for the building/development is supplied from local renewable, or low emission energy, sources. 3 A feasibility study has been carried out and recommendations were made in relation to low and zero carbon energy sources. A vertical rotor/horizontal axis column mounted wind turbine was investigated as a potential source of renewable energy at Accrington Rail station, with a 3.5m diameter rotor mounted on an 11m column. A wind survey was carried out on site which has determined an approximate annual kwh output for the turbine as 1700kWh. However, due to difficulties with turbine siting guidelines, it was necessary to change the design to allow for PV panels to the roof. Additionally, there are PV panels mounted on car park columns providing further renewable energy to the development. This revised strategy provides a significant contribution to the total electrical energy demand for the building as follows: Roof mounted PVs x 18 (850x1500mm) - to provide approx 2534kWh output (see from GE Griffiths 24/05/10) Car park lighting column PVs x 12 (900x1500) - to provide approx 1701kWh output using figures in HY's report previously issued According to consultants Halcrow Yolles in their report dated August 2007, the total site requirement is kWh. Therefore, the PVs from the site themselves provide 20.55% of the total predicted energy demand. (40) Accrington Rail Station Lancashire County Council Car Park Lighting Renewable Energy Feasibility Report August 2007 (41) Review of calcs to new external lighting + basement. (02/07/08) (67) from Rosie Craggs (dated 09/09/10 ) regarding Credit P11 (68) from GE Griffiths containing calculation of power output from PV cells (dated 24/05/10) Three credits are 3 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 53

59 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the P12 P13 Reduction of Night Time Light Pollution Noise Attenuation 1 credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that the external lighting design is in compliance with the guidance in the Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE) Guidance notes for the reduction of obtrusive light, credit where evidence provided demonstrates that sources of noise from the development do not give rise to the likelihood of complaints from existing noise sensitive premises and amenity or wildlife areas that are within the locality of the site. 1 1 It is confirmed in Halcrow Yolles Technical Note that compliance with ILE Guidance Note would be difficult to achieve. Lighting calculations are available that show local light spill of 5.5 lux average to nearby houses that are adjacent the car park (this is within the guidance of an E3 small town centre/urban location pre curfew guidelines of the ILE guide). The guide also states that Table 1 can be replaced by the LPA s own planning guidance. Halcrow have submitted details to SBS regarding calculations luminaire types etc. to satisfy the LPA requirements. Lighting control can be specified to switch off between 2300hrs and 0700hrs if required by LCC. G.E. Griffiths Ltd confirmed in writing that external lighting design is compliant with the ILE guidance notes. On the basis of the Pre-Occupational Noise Survey carried out of the site and comparison with manufacturer s noise level data for the wind turbine (the only noise source associated with the building), it was concluded that the background noise level at the nearest receptor is likely to increase by 0.6 db(a), which is well below 5dB(A) and is thus unlikely to give rise to complaints. (1) Halcrow Yolles Technical Note (dated 17 th March 2009; Ref PTGATS) (46) Letter from GE Griffiths & Co Ltd (dated 09/06/10, Ref: 1539/PTS) (69) Institute of Lighting Engineers Guidance Notes for Obtrusive Light (2005). (42) Halcrow Yolles Preoperational Noise Survey (Revision 1A) dated June 2008 Credit is One credit is 1 None. 1 None. No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 54

60 Credit Ref. This column provides details of the BREEAM criteria for each credit The comments shown in this column reflect provided by the project team during the meeting based on provided at the Total 15 No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10 55

61 APPENDIX I: SCORING SPREADSHEET AS COMPLETED ON No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10

62 BREEAM Rating: Excellent Percentage section credits achieved Overall Weighted Percentage Overall Credit Allocation Env Weighting Management 15% % 15.00% Unclassified <25 Health & Wellbeing 15% 81.34% 12.20% Pass 25 - <40 Energy 70.62% Good 40 - <55 Transport 71.43% Very Good 55 - <70 Energy & Transport 25% 70.86% 17.71% Excellent 70 Water 5% 87.50% 4.38% Materials 10% 56.25% 5.63% Land Use & Ecology 15% 30.00% 4.50% Pollution 15% 93.75% 14.06% Totals 73.48% BREEAM Rating 30% Overall Performance 25% % available/achieved 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Management Health & Wellbeing Energy & Transport Water Materials Land Use & Ecology Environmental section Pollution Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 2 02/11/2010

63 Bespoke BREEAM 2006 Accrington Train Station FINAL 16/01/09 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Enter the area (m 2 ) of each function into the cells below each function name Management M1 Commissioning M4 Considerate Constructors M5 Construction Site Impacts M8 Consultation M12 Building User Guide M14 M16 Publication of Building Information The Development as a Learning Resource Achieved % Function Score 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% % Total Score 7.3% 7.4% 83.1% 2.2% Section Score 100% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

64 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Health and Wellbeing HW1 Daylighting N/A HW2 View Out N/A 1 1 N/A N/A 1 HW3 Glare Control N/A 1 1 N/A N/A 1 HW4 High Frequency Lighting HW5 Internal & External Lighting Levels HW6 Lighting Zones N/A HW8 Potential for Natural Ventilation HW9 Internal Air Pollution HW11 Ventilation Rates HW14 Thermal Comfort HW15 Thermal Zoning HW16 Microbial Contamination HW17 Acoustic Performance - Internal Noise Levels N/A 0 0 N/A N/A 1 HW19 Safer Parking Achieved % Function Score 78.6% 78.6% 81.8% 81.8% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

65 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments % Total Score 5.8% 5.8% 68.0% 1.8% Section Score 81% Energy E1 Reduction of CO 2 Emissions E2 Sub Metering of Substantial Energy Uses E4 External Lighting E(Eco)4 Provision of Energy Efficient White Goods - Fridges / Freezers N/A N/A N/A N/A Achieved % Function Score 70.6% 70.6% 70.6% 72.2% % Total Score 5.2% 5.2% 58.7% 1.6% Section Score 71% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

66 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Transport T5 Cyclist Facilities T6 Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety T8 Travel Plan T9 Maximum Car Parking Capacity T10 Travel Information Space Achieved % Function Score 71.4% 71.4% 71.4% 71.4% % Total Score 5.2% 5.3% 59.4% 1.6% Section Score 71% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

67 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Combined Energy & Transport section scores Achieved % Function Score 70.8% 70.8% 70.8% 72.0% % Total Score 5.2% 5.2% 58.9% 1.6% Section Score 71% Water W1 Water Consumption W2 Water Meter W3 Major Leak Detection W4 Sanitary Supply Shut Off W5 Water Recycling W6 Irrigation Systems Achieved % Function Score 87.5% 87.5% 87.5% 87.5% % Total Score 6.4% 6.5% 72.7% 1.9% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

68 / Site Ticket Office Ref Title Max credits available Comments Section Score 88% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

69 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Materials & Waste MW1 MW2 Materials Specification - Major Building Elements Hard Landscaping & Boundary Protection MW5 Reuse of Building Façade MW6 Reuse of Building Structure MW7 Recycled Aggregates MW8 Responsible Sourcing of Materials MW10 Designing for Robustness MW12 Storage of Recyclable Waste Achieved % Function Score 56.3% 56.3% 56.3% 56.3% % Total Score 4.1% 4.2% 46.7% 1.2% Section Score 56% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

70 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Land Use and Ecology LE1 Reuse of Land LE2 Contaminated Land LE3 Ecological Value of Land & Protection of Ecological Features LE4 Mitigating Ecological Impact LE5 Enhancing Site Ecology LE6 Long Term Impact on Biodiversity Achieved % Function Score 30.0% 30.0% 30.0% 30.0% % Total Score 2.2% 2.2% 24.9% 0.7% Section Score 30% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

71 Ref Title / Site Ticket Office Max credits available Comments Pollution P1 Refrigerant GWP - Building Services P2 Preventing Refrigerant Leaks P4 Insulant GWP P6 Nox Emissions of Heating Source P7 Flood Risk / Water Run Off P8 P11 P12 Minimising Watercourse Pollution Renewable & Low Emission Energy Reduction of Night Time Light Pollution P13 Noise Attenuation Achieved % Function Score 93.8% 93.8% 93.8% 93.8% % Total Score 6.9% 6.9% 77.9% 2.1% Section Score 94% Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 9 02/11/2010

72 APPENDIX II: COMPLETED CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS CALCULATOR No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10

73 Bespoke BREEAM 2006 M4: Considerate Constructors Considerate Constructors (or alternative) Scheme Please select the scheme being used to demonstrate compliance Considerate Constructors Scheme Note: if data is entered for both schemes, credits will be awarded only for the above selection. i) Considerate Constructors Scheme If the Considerate Contructors Scheme is being used, enter the scores achieved or required below (from Checklist A1): Score achieved 1 Considerate Section 4 2 Environmentally Aware Section Site Cleanliness Section 4 4 Good Neighbour Section 4 5 Respectful Section 4 6 Safe Section 4 7 Responsible Section 4 8 Accountable Section 4 TOTAL Considerate Constructors Score 32.5 Achieved 2 ii) Alternative Scheme If an alternative independently assessed scheme is being used, enter the number of credits achieved (from Checklist A2): Achieved 0 M4 Considerate Constructors Accrington Train Station, Final (v3.3) xlsx 02/11/ :06

74 APPENDIX II: COMPLETED CO 2 EMISSIONS CALCULATOR APPENDIX III: COMPLETED CO 2 EMISSIONS CALCULATOR No: /ACC-BREEAM RevSC03 01/11/10

75 0 0 0 BREEAM Calculators E1: Reduction of CO 2 emissions - New Buildings Notional bulding emissions rate Target CO 2 Emission Rate (TER) Building CO 2 Emission Rate (BER) Percentage Improvement over Building Regs % Achieved 11