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ID sylw: 108319

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: George Martin

Paragraph 3.15 of the HELAA Part B methodology states estimation of carbon emissions is one of the further data sets expected to become available before the Regulation 19 consultation. This suggests carbon emissions from the proposed new settlements and strategic growth locations have not yet been taken into account. The New Settlements Assessment November 2024 states in Paragraph 3.21 that new settlements will be assessed to determine estimated carbon emissions. Analysis in Appendix 1 and 2 does not include this important criterion. Climate change impact has not yet been taken into account. How can sites be assessed in terms of achieving a climate resilient and Net Zero carbon South Warwickshire without this data?

There is an urgent need to undertake carbon modelling for each of these locations. One way of doing this is to use the Net-Zero Spatial Planning Tool developed by Bioregional. This has been used by a number of Local Authorities showing leadership in tackling climate Change and the Climate emergency.