Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 6252
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: IM Land
Agent: Barton Willmore
Climate Change
We are aware that Bedford Borough Council declared a climate emergency in March 2019 and pledged to make its own operations carbon neutral by 2030. We agree that the Local Plan 2040 can support this objective, through careful consideration of its spatial strategy, adapting development to reduce climate change risk and mitigate against the causes of climate change. As part of this work, the Council has commissioned a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (‘SFRA’). The SFRA shows that the Site (‘Land at Rushden Road’) is entirely within Flood Zone 1 and is also not at risk of surface water flooding.
In terms of Future Homes Standards, we agree that development should be delivered in line with the most recently adopted building regulations. On this basis, we also agree that no additional climate change policies are required through the BBLP 2040.