Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 20613
Received: 11/03/2020
Respondent: Ms Olivia Hanks
The positive objectives set out in the climate change statement will be undermined if no provision is made to reduce/stop polluting activities as well as promoting low-carbon ones. It is therefore crucial that as well as monitoring emissions, the Greater Norwich authorities base decisions on carbon impact, carrying out carbon footprinting of proposed development and infrastructure options and rejecting proposals which are not compatible with the UK's zero carbon target and climate budgets. Many of the aims stated are positive, but they are too vague - we need measurable targets in order to assess progress.
The positive objectives set out in the climate change statement will be undermined if no provision is made to reduce/stop polluting activities as well as promoting low-carbon ones. It is therefore crucial that as well as monitoring emissions, the Greater Norwich authorities base decisions on carbon impact, carrying out carbon footprinting of proposed development and infrastructure options and rejecting proposals which are not compatible with the UK's zero carbon target and climate budgets. Many of the aims stated are positive, but they are too vague - we need measurable targets in order to assess progress.