Decision details

Existing and future planning policies to meet the challenges of climate change

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Item Called In

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To propose a number of policy refinements which cover low carbon energy development aspects.

Decision:

RESOLVED that:-

 

(1)          the existing policies of the Local Plan which require a reduction in carbon emissions be noted;

 

(2)          the carbon emissions reduction target in S7 should be read to reflect the new national carbon reduction target which is to achievea reduction in carbon emissions of at least 100% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels (equivalent to a 48% reduction between 2017 and 2033);

 

(3)          the existing Teignbridge Local Plan low carbon policies be given an appropriate weight in planning decisions which reflects the council’s climate emergency declaration and the new statutory national carbon reduction target;  and

 

(4)          a suite of policies be prepared through an update of the Local Plan to meet Climate Change challenges and be developed in consultation with local experts and interest groups, such as Action on Climate in Teignbridge.

 

Report author: Trevor Shaw

Publication date: 10/10/2019

Date of decision: 08/10/2019

Decided at meeting: 08/10/2019 - Executive

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