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

Representation ID: 7880

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Central Bedfordshire Council

Representation Summary:

operational carbon emission and embodied carbon in construction materials. To enable transition to low carbon future and achieve carbon neutrality, all operational and embodied emissions need to be addressed.

It would also be beneficial to address role of on-site renewable energy generation that is likely to be crucial in transition to a low carbon future. The Design and layout of developments should also be maximised and safeguard opportunities for renewable energy generation. It is considered that Policy 53 would benefit from adding this consideration.