Yes

ID sylw: 98987

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cotswold District Council

Support

Yes

ID sylw: 99144

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr James Kennedy

In principle I support but clearly more research and evidence is needed before this policy direction can be finalised.

Yes

ID sylw: 99669

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Gillian Padgham

yes

No

ID sylw: 99751

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Richard Stone -Johnston

While promoting carbon sequestration is crucial, relying on policies like the Greening Factor for mitigation may oversimplify complex environmental processes. Carbon sequestration is highly context-dependent, and the effectiveness of greening interventions may be limited by local conditions. Simply requiring net gains in carbon sequestration may encourage symbolic measures rather than meaningful long-term solutions. Additionally, relying on land conversion without addressing underlying drivers of carbon emissions, such as unsustainable development and intensive agriculture, could result in short-term gains without addressing the systemic causes of carbon emissions. A more holistic approach that integrates stricter emissions reductions is necessary for genuine climate impact.

Yes

ID sylw: 99992

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Steven Coulsting

I believe Draft Carbon Sinks and Sequestration to be an extremely important factor in mitigating climate change

Yes

ID sylw: 100429

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Adrian Parsons

I agree with the approach laid out

Yes

ID sylw: 100485

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

Areas of biodiversity in the district must be protected.

Yes

ID sylw: 101127

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Implementing this policy could involve measures such as afforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable land management practices. These actions not only enhance carbon sequestration but also provide co-benefits like biodiversity conservation, improved water quality, and recreational spaces for communities. Whilst this, inclusive of enhancements to Green Infrastructure, is welcomed, additional evidence is required to ascertain any potential requirements.

Notwithstanding this, detailed policy wording should be set out positively to encourage measures relating to carbon sinks and sequestration rather than a requirement-based approach.

Yes

ID sylw: 101248

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: H Crook

needs to be incorporated

No

ID sylw: 101393

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

This policy needs to be based on further technical evidence and should not be taken forward until this is publicly available.

Yes

ID sylw: 101620

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Zoe Leventhal

Support

No

ID sylw: 101735

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

No

ID sylw: 101905

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Policy not well enough described to comment at present

Other

ID sylw: 102444

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Asiant : Turley

Recommendation for further works to be considered carefully as this will have impacts on the land available for development and viability of development.

Yes

ID sylw: 103012

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr David Bailey

I agree.

Other

ID sylw: 103086

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Andrew Close

Figure 19 is unclear (fuzzy) and can’t be used to define this policy. This may impact on the plan’s soundness?

Other

ID sylw: 103718

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Salford Road, Bidford-on-Avon

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103719

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Gaydon Road, Bishop's Itchington

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103720

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Lighthorne Road, Kineton

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103721

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Sycamore Close, Stockton

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103723

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Kineton Road, Wellesbourne

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103725

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Other

ID sylw: 103727

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough - Plough Lane, Bishop's Itchington

Asiant : Turley

Richborough consider, that in the context of page 164 of the SWLP, a specific Carbon Sinks and Sequestration policy is not required. There are sufficient proposed policies within the SWLP to protect nature sites. There is legislation to require 10% BNG is provided. At present, it is difficult to see how such a policy would add anything further to the SWLP.

Yes

ID sylw: 104278

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Stephen Norrie

This policy direction is obviously underdeveloped, but a policy along these lines would be good.

However, it should just be taken for granted that housing development should not be permitted where it involved chopping down woods, as has happened at Mappleborough Green. Saplings do not have the sequestration rates, or the survivability, of established trees.

Yes

ID sylw: 104464

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: South Warwickshire Foundation trust

We agree and support this approach

Yes

ID sylw: 104695

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Neal Appleton

A scheme similar to that in use for deciding development in flood zones could work.

Yes

ID sylw: 105037

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Fern Arnold

I agree with protecting existing carbon sinks

No

ID sylw: 106667

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Whilst we acknowledge that integrating carbon sinks and sequestration into planning policy can be beneficial for mitigating climate change, it also presents several challenges. For example, accurately measuring and verifying the amount of carbon sequestered can be complex and resource-intensive, which can lead to uncertainties and inconsistencies in reporting. Furthermore, ensuring that carbon sinks, such as forests and wetlands, are maintained and managed effectively over the long term can also be challenging, especially when climate change can affect their ability to sequester carbon. We therefore consider that this policy requirement should not, at this time be taken forward in the SWLP.
If, however, the Councils do decide to pursue Draft Policy Direction-41, before any requirement is introduced that requires a net gain in carbon sequestration, the viability of doing so should be undertaken taking into account and factored into the Viability Assessment produced with the Pre-Submission SWLP.

No

ID sylw: 106983

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes

Asiant : Savills

The policy seeks to protect and enhance carbon sinks. Reference is made to a supporting plan but these plans are unclear. More detail needs to be provided to demonstrate how much of the district is considered to be a ‘carbon sink’ and the Council’s justification for this identification.

Yes

ID sylw: 107086

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cotswolds National Landscape Board

Yes, the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) Board agrees with the approach outlined in Draft Policy Direction 41.
This approach aligns with the approach that is advocated in Policy CC1 (Climate Change - Mitigation) of the CNL Management Plan83 and in the Board’s Climate Change Strategy84.
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