Comment

Representation ID: 46196

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Vulcan Property II Limited

Agent: Maddox Planning

The Framework sets outs clear guidance on planning for climate change:

‘Plans should take a proactive approach to mitigating and adapting to climate change, taking into account the long-term implications for flood risk, coastal change, water supply, biodiversity and landscapes, and the risk of overheating from rising temperature’

It continues that development plan policies should support appropriate measures to ensure the future resilience of communities and infrastructure to climate change impacts, such as providing space for physical protection measures, or making provision for the possible future relocation of vulnerable development and infrastructure. New development should be planned for in a way that avoids increased vulnerability, manages risks and makes best user of location, orientation and design. There is support for the use and supply of low carbon energy, including community-led initiatives.

To provide clarity for applicants, Draft policy CC1 should include assessment criteria against which the local planning authority can determine whether a development is in compliance with its climate change and energy policies in the context of local requirements and site specific circumstances.