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Representation ID: 5055

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Tony Bosworth

I support the inclusion of a policy on Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability and Resource Use. However I would like to see this made stronger by aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2030 (instead of 2038) which would be in line with the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee's 6th Carbon Budget https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/sixth-carbon-budget/ which made it clear that drastic emissions cuts are needed in the next ten years. Local planning policy and decision making has a key role to play in cutting climate emissions. I think that the specific recommendations here for developments should be set out as definite requirements for new development and not set out as a list of guidance. For example all housing should be required to be zero carbon and passivhaus features could be set out as requirements for approval. Evey new development should have access to shops and services by walking and cycling.