… warming is likely to reach 1.5oC between 2030 and 2052 if it continues to increase at the current rate1. Potential impacts of global warming include increased temperatures, extreme weather conditions, flood risks and rising sea levels. The UK Climate Change Risk Assessment2 identifies six priority risk areas: flooding, high temperatures, water supply shortages, natural capital, food production…
… relating to sustainable resource management: SRM1 (towards a low carbon future) and SRM2 (water supply and wastewater management). Local Evidence/Background Papers The Council has produced a range of relevant environmental background papers which support the Local Plan. These are available to view on the Planning Policy part of the Rother website in the ‘Environment’ section of background evidence…
…, and through widespread fast broadband coverage. viii. Expect new developments to provide and support recycling facilities. Policy SRM2: Water Supply and Wastewater Management states: Effective management of water resources will be supported by: i. Ensuring that the relevant water companies are aware of and have capacity to meet demands for water, wastewater and sewerage arising from new…