Including the closely related terms climate change, climate change, and climate.
… Plan 2018 – what we are doing already 5. The Arun Local Plan (2011-2031) was adopted in July 2018 (ALP 2018). This sets out policies which aim to address greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation and adaptation to climate change. In particular, Policy D SP1 Design covers efficient use of land, sustainable design, adaptability, climate change mitigation. Policy D DM1 Aspects of Form…
… AGENDA ITEM NO ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL REPORT TO AND DECISION OF PLANNING POLICY SUB- COMMITTEE ON 15 OCTOBER 2019 PART A : REPORT SUBJECT: PLANNING POLICY AND CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY REPORT AUTHOR: Kevin Owen, Planning Policy Team Leader DATE: September 2019 EXTN: x 37853 PORTFOLIO AREA: Planning…
… policy guidance (e.g. SPD) to improve the sustainability of developments in Arun compared to the current position. There are 6 specific areas of sustainable design to be considered (see Appendix 1 to this report). 2. The Motion included a further paragraph asking PPSC to make recommendations on the scope for the Council to; declare a climate change emergency; develop a framework…
… to address climate change. There is an existing legal duty under various Acts which require planning authorities to address climate change and greenhouse gas reduction through development plan policies. The most significant legislation includes: - Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 – section 19 (1A) requires local planning authorities to include in their Local Plans “policies designed…
… to secure that the development and use of land in the local planning authority’s area contribute to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change”. This will be a consideration when a Local Plan is examined Planning & Energy Act 2008 – permits Local Authorities to impose reasonable requirements on developments to use a proportion of renewable energy, low carbon and decentralised…