…. DEVELOP Planning -Ensure new local plan policies relate to Climate Emergency, nature recovery and biodiversity aims in response to the public consultation and new evidence emerging. This will include revised evidence for a Net Zero Carbon Policy for New Development, includes renewable energy resource assessment. Purpose: To ensure we maximise Climate Emergency outcomes of new local plan policies…
… this business as usual. IMPLEMENT New buildings -Continue to implement SGC led development (e.g. schools, community centres & housing) applying net zero carbon emissions, the principles of biodiversity net gain and to include local adaptive features to support the recovery of nature. Purpose: To ensure carbon emissions are minimised, biodiversity is protected and enhanced and all buildings…