… the transition to a low carbon future, taking full account of flood risk and coastal change, water supply, biodiversity and landscapes, and the risk of overheating from rising temperatures. Therefore, in order “to make a significant contribution to tackling climate change and supporting the transition to a low carbon future”, the focus should be on aiming for net zero GHG emissions for new builds…
… planning for green spaces and opportunities for active travel within development. Reducing overheating in buildings 2.16. Paragraph 149 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 states: ‘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…
… account of "Clean Air Zones and other areas including sensitive habitats or designated sites of importance for biodiversity. Background to Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) proposals for Basildon 3.12. On 26 July 2017, the Government published the UK Plan for tackling roadside Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) concentrations (“The UK Plan”). This set out how the Government would bring UK NO2…
… that consideration of air quality during plan-making can ‘help secure net improvements in overall air quality where possible’. Assessments of changes in air quality during the construction and operational phases of proposed development should include ‘the consequences of this for public health and biodiversity’. Consideration should also be given to ‘Clean Air Zones and other areas including sensitive…
… habitats or designated sites of importance for biodiversity.’ DEFRA Ministerial Direction on Air Quality, June 2019 3.18. On 17th June 2019, following the submission of a preferred AQMP to DEFRA in May 2019 and shortly after submitting the Local Plan for Examination in Public in March 2019, Basildon Council received a Direction from DEFRA requiring urgent improvements to air quality…