Strategic Policy 10: Environmental Resilience and Protection - Environmental Resilience

The Council recognises there is a need to promote environmental resilience by mitigating and adapting to the harmful effects of climate change on our built and natural environment. The Plan aims to achieve this by: (a) Bringing forward new growth in locations that promote greater accessibility by sustainable transport modes; (b) Supporting renewable energy schemes in appropriate locations; (c) Encouraging the greater use of sustainable design techniques in the construction of our buildings; and (d) Making space for water, supporting the use of sustainable drainage systems and operating a precautionary approach to all development at risk of flooding.