How should we ensure that new development is located near to public transport provision?
The County Council supports option b to only locate new development where good public transport links already exist, or where they will be provided by a developer or public transport provider. CC5. Although the opportunity for further wind farms may be limited what should be our attitude to future renewable and low carbon energy schemes? The Core Strategy should have regard to Policy 41 of the emerging Regional Spatial Strategy which provides the strategic context for considering and encouraging where appropriate, future renewable and low carbon energy schemes. CC6. How can we reduce the harm that can be caused by flooding in all its forms? Government Planning Policy Statement 25 (Development and Flood Risk) Paragraph 12 requires local planning authorities to carry out a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment to inform the preparation of it’s Local Development Framework. The District Council should also have regard to Policy 37 of the emerging Regional Spatial Strategy on the approach to catc