Object
Net Zero Carbon Development Plan
Representation ID: 72119
Received: 11/09/2021
Respondent: Mr A Patrick
Whilst I welcome tree planting for many reasons I question whether the scale of planting, and the required growth rate, can be acheieved for significant carbon offsetting. This must not be seen as a get out option for avoiding zero-carbon buildings. We don't want developers, or the council, to see slipping some money into a WDC fund as a way of easing past the zero carbon requirements.
Whilst I welcome tree planting for many reasons I question whether the scale of planting, and the required growth rate, can be acheieved for significant carbon offsetting. This must not be seen as a get out option for avoiding zero-carbon buildings. We don't want developers, or the council, to see slipping some money into a WDC fund as a way of easing past the zero carbon requirements.