CLIMATE CHANGE

POLICY CC 1: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND LOW CARBON HEAT

All new development proposals will be supported which:

  1. seek to achieve high standards of design and sustainable development, or which seek to retrofit low carbon heating and cooling solutions to existing buildings as part of any redevelopment, and
  2. demonstrate how design, construction and operation address the requirements of the Cornwall Climate Emergency DPD Policy SEC1, will be supported.
  3. In addition, non-household development should achieve a score of three credits within the water (Wat 01 Water Consumption) issue category for the BREEAM New Construction Standard, achieving 40% reduction compared to baseline standards;

Applications that clearly demonstrate the incorporation of measures to sustainably minimise waste or improve the management of resources will also be supported.

POLICY CC 2: LOCAL ENERGY STORAGE

Proposals for renewable and low carbon energy storage developments will be supported and encouraged providing that:

  1. Any new buildings are designed to reflect local building vernacular and minimise visual impact on the landscape.
  2. They would not dominate, or prevent the understanding and appreciation of heritage assets, and the layout and use of heritage buildings is informed by a detailed Heritage Impact Assessment.
  3. Ecological and tree surveys are undertaken where appropriate and adequate mitigation of any effects is proposed in accordance with NDP Policies NE2 and NE3.
  4. They would not adversely affect the amenities of local residents or users of footpaths and cycle routes in terms of noise, vibration, traffic generation, security lighting, fencing, and construction impacts – e.g. noise, vehicle movements, tree removal.

Wherever possible, the opportunity is taken to re-use existing agricultural or industrial buildings and apply remedies to despoiled ground.

POLICY CC 3 COMMUNITY LED RENEWABLE ENERGY

Development proposals for community led renewable energy schemes will be supported, where they are:

  1. Integrated so that the energy generated can be supplied directly to domestic homes, business and other buildings in the Parish or
  2. Fully or partly owned by residents, businesses or community associations located in Pelynt parish, for the benefit of the local community, demonstrated by evidence that the development is fully or partly owned through an appropriate community energy enterprise and

Compliant with other policies of this plan and the CEDPD.

POLICY CC 4 WIND ENERGY Proposals for new single wind turbines or the replacement of existing wind turbines will be supported within the area shown on Map 2 up to a height of 99m, where they meet the requirements of Policy RE1 of the Climate Emergency DPD and follow the guidelines set out in the Cornish Renewable Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment 2020, and where the proposal does not adversely affect highway safety or public rights of way.

POLICY CC 5 GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV

Proposals for ground mounted solar arrays will be supported where they meet the requirements of Policy RE1 of the Climate Emergency DPD and follow the guidelines set out in the Cornish Renewable Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment 2020; and

  1. There is no significant negative impact on residential amenity or on highways and Public Rights or Way; and

If on land in agricultural use, should wherever possible enable continued agricultural use underneath the panels.

POLICY CC 6 SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE

Development proposals will be supported where they demonstrate that they comply with CEDPD policy CC4 and:

1. Wherever possible include one or more of the following Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design features to reduce and manage the risk of surface water flooding within on site and elsewhere in the parish and beyond:

  1. The use of “natural” SuDS features including infiltration, swales, storage basins, tree planting, street trees, rain gardens, green roofs, ponds and wetlands which deliver ecological and community benefits
  2. Permeable driveways and parking areas;
  3. Water efficiency, for example by incorporating rainwater harvesting and storage technology alongside other SuDS features.

2. Have site arrangements that make provision for simple, straightforward and wild-life friendly maintenance of SuDS features.

3. Are designed to work with the natural topography of a site rather than levelling so as to support natural drainage and maintain the local landscape character. Where possible, retrofitted SuDS, rainwater harvesting and water efficiency products should be included in any proposed changes to existing buildings and land.

POLICY CC 7 – NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Measures designed to manage flooding which require planning permission will be supported. They should incorporate methods which contribute additional biodiversity and recreational benefits wherever possible, and comply with CEDPD Policy CC3.