Comment

Representation ID: 15821

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA)

Policy SP9 provides direction on how developments can build in resilience to the impacts of climate change, including through incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), tree planting and green roofs which is welcomed.

Further consideration could also be given to how properties can be made more resilient to flooding when it occurs to ensure they are brought back into use sooner and with less resources required for the recovery/repair phase. This Policy could also be enhanced by referencing the role of digital infrastructure/technology in supporting climate change ambitions and environmental sustainability, for instance by reducing the need to travel or supporting smart monitoring of energy use.