Comment

Representation ID: 1131

Received: 08/07/2008

THE LDF should include a robust criteria based policy that will be used to assess all applications for renewable energy developments. It is important that the Plan presents a positive, objective and robust approach to renewable energy for the wider and local benefit. As such, BWEA recommend that the Council include specific development control policy on renewable energy, focusing on the key criteria that will be used to judge applications, and providing direct reference to PPS22. PPS22 states that local development documents should contain policies designed to promote and encourage, rather than restrist, the development of renewable energy resources. BWEA therefore recommend that policies designed to safeguard the character and setting of listed buildings, conservation areas and greenbelt, for example, have regard to the positive contribution that renewable energy can play in reducing the Council's overall CO2 emissions and that mitigating against the environmentally damaging effects of climate change.