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… 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…

… the ALP 2018 was adopted, the updated NPPF 2019 has been published alongside several PPG updates. The NPPF 2019 changes have significantly strengthened the requirements for the development plan to tackle emissions, energy and climate change - although viability and feasibility through the plan lead process are still key requirements: -  Para 148 “…The planning system should.help to: shape…

… places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimise vulnerability and improve resilience….and support renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure.”  Para 149 “…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…

… an intention to deliver growth using clean energy that is low carbon, resilient and smart - reducing emissions from homes and business and reaping benefits in terms of air quality, reduced energy bills, productivity and innovation generating investment, green business and jobs) 13. A Design Guide SPD itself cannot set new policy and standards beyond the scope of the adopted Local Plan polices which…

…) in order to meet obligations, set out in the UN Paris Climate agreement 2016. This means: that emissions from homes, transport, farming and industry will have to be avoided completely or – where particularly difficult, offset by planting trees or removing CO2 out of the atmosphere. 12. Other Government recent initiatives include: -  ‘The Road to Zero’ (setting out measures to reduce…