Policy information sourced from Thurrock Core Strategy and Policies for Management of Development
CSTP25 – ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE
Adaptation
The Council will require climate change adaptation measures and technology to be considered from the outset in any development proposal including reduction of emissions, renewable and low carbon technologies, passive design, recycling and waste minimisation, and through the application of green infrastructure techniques.
The Council will work to ensure that vulnerability to climate change impacts is minimised in new development, and that such development does not increase vulnerability to climate change impacts.
The location and layout of new buildings should minimise vulnerability to climate change.
Developers must consider the potential effects of climate change on their development, including:
- Water conservation and drainage
- Need for summer cooling
- Risk of subsidence
- Flood risk from tidal, fluvial and surface water
Mitigation
The Council will require new and existing development and associated activities to adhere to local, regional and national targets for reducing carbon emissions.
The Council will seek the achievement and maintenance of the following minimum reductions in CO2 emissions compared to emissions in 2005:-
| Sector | By 2015 | By 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic: CO2 per household | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Road Transport: CO2 per AADT* | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| Business: CO2 per job | 9.0% | 11.3% |
*Annual Average Daily Traffic
The Council will employ innovative methods of reducing and mitigating emissions, including the introduction of a Carbon Offset Fund.
For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies for Management of Development