4.11. Providing well-designed new developments that are in the right location and address climate change
Object
Preferred Options
Representation ID: 46261
Received: 20/06/2012
Respondent: Mr Mark Smith
Any new development will automatically cause Climate issues.
Any new development will automatically cause Climate issues.
Support
Preferred Options
Representation ID: 47503
Received: 03/08/2012
Respondent: The Europa Way Consortium and Warwickshire County Council (Physical Assets-Resources)
Agent: AMEC
The Local Plan should include a specific tailored policy on the 'presumption in favour of sustainable development' will be addressed by WDC.
COMMENT - Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development
Whilst the Local Plan may be underpinned by the principles of sustainable development, this is not the same as a 'presumption in favour of sustainable development' which lies at the heart of the Government's National Planning Policy Framework. It clear from paragraph 15 of the NPPF that policies in Local Plans will be expected to provide guidance on how the presumption will be applied locally. A model policy has been drafted by the Planning Inspectorate which can be used by local authorities in their development plans. If the District Council chooses to use this policy we recommend it should be modified to address the applicability of the presumption locally.