Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Section 3.1: Climate Change

COMMENT

Section 3.1 set out the approach to tackling climate change and includes the following policies:

Policy CC/NZ: Net Zero Carbon New Buildings: The promoted development will be net zero carbon in operation, taking a holistic approach that implements energy efficient buildings alongside a dedicated solar farm and solar PV on roofs. Given the fast pace of technological advancement and evolution, the development will assess the available options at the time of construction so as to be able to deliver a sustainable, viable, project.

Policy CC/FM: Flooding and Integrated Water Management: The prevailing surface water strategy to be adopted is a network of positive drainage consisting of, and not limited to, the following SuDS features:
• Open swales / rills;
• Living Roofs
• Blue Roofs (these can also be used in areas of Living Roof)
• Attenuation Basins (with some localised pond/wetland features);
• Porous Paving (where feasible);
• Bio-retention areas; and
• Rainwater Harvesting.