Object

Representation ID: 6676

Received: 14/09/2021

Respondent: Cardington Parish Council

Agent: Cardington Parish Council

para 2. Vision and Objectives. Theme 1:Greener.

The convoluted wording dealing with the Borough by 2040 being “greener, more sustainable etc.” leaves it unclear what the commitment of the Borough is to actually achieving the Vision and Objectives. Phrases such as “integrates closely with the surrounding landscape”, “facilitating the development”, “Equipped to respond”, etc allow for a variety of interpretations including that the Borough is preparing the ground for the Objectives proving unachievable with 25500 new houses. Since references to Environmental Net Gain elsewhere in the Plan are all phrased positively, i.e., there is no doubt expressed or inferred that it can and will be achieved with this level of housing growth, we would wish to see “Theme 1: Greener” similarly phrased as follows;

“Deliver growth and an urban and rural green infrastructure network that protects, enhances and extends landscapes, woodland. biodiversity, heritage sites, green spaces and paths while also protecting and enhancing our natural resources, including air, water, soils and minerals. Deliver growth that, through location and the use of best available design and technology, minimises pollution and mitigates the potential impacts of climate change including flooding, drought and weather extremes. “