Object

Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 4164

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Richard Baker

Representation Summary:

There are some fine words here, but I cannot see any connection between them and the actual Local Plan proposals. The overriding imperative is 'growth' - more jobs, more housing and BAU. How is the following objective commitment being operationalised: "Tackling climate change and adapting to and mitigating its effects will be at the heart of new development throughout the borough,"?

Full text:

There are some fine words here, but I cannot see any connection between them and the actual Local Plan proposals. The overriding imperative is 'growth' - more jobs, more housing and BAU. How is the following objective commitment being operationalised: "Tackling climate change and adapting to and mitigating its effects will be at the heart of new development throughout the borough,"?