Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 22390
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Norwich Green Party
Environment policy would benefit from re-wording, “......and to significantly reduce emissions to ensure that Greater Norwich plays a full part in meeting national commitments to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 as well as implementing adaptations to climate change”.
Need to clarify what is meant by 'clean growth'. We have concerns about this term which derives from the Government's 'Clean Growth Strategy' (and reflected in the New Anglia LEP Clean Growth strategy). Firstly, 'clean growth' doesn't go far enough in cutting carbon emissions consistent with net zero carbon by 2050 and secondly, it includes programmes which are inconsistent with net zero carbon, notably improving road links to cut congestion and support economic growth.
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