To present three documents that have been prepared in relation to
planning for the climate emergency. The Interim Position and Guidance Statement
has been prepared to clarify existing planning policy requirements and to
provide guidance to decision-makers on the weight to be attributed to climate
in relation to planning applications for new built development and renewable
energy schemes. It also sets out what the council expects from planning
applications. A sustainability checklist has been prepared to provide guidance
on the information to be included with submitted sustainability statements and
to encourage best practice.
A guidance document has also been prepared to give advice on works that may be
able to be undertaken to improve the energy efficiency of listed buildings.
The report seeks the views of Overview committee and endorsement by Cabinet.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/09/2022
Decision due: 28 Mar 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Mike Garrity, Head of Planning Email: mike.garrity@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.