We’re currently holding a public consultation into our draft Local Plan which deals with everything from housing to infrastructure to the environment.
Reducing the effects of climate change and achieving carbon-zero developments are top priorities for the council, and the Local Plan is an important tool to help us reach these goals.
This can be done in two ways, firstly by reducing carbon emissions during the construction of homes, and secondly, by making sure the homes have a low carbon footprint across the span of their lifetime.
The strong environmental policies in the Local Plan are a response to the climate emergency and the urgent action we must take to mitigate the impact of development and housing on our environment.
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