1. Climate Change and the Planning Process Michael Jenkins Principal Sustainable Development Officer

2. Background n Starting to Act Differently n Sustainability Forum

3. Climate Change Declaration n Developed by WAG and WLGA n Mitigation & Adaptation n Adopted by the Council 12th October 2005

4. Adaptation to Climate Change n What does this mean for Council Services? n E.g Highway Maintenance n Planning Process (Climate Neutral Development Scheme)

5. Climate Neutral Development Scheme n Checklist n Good Practice Notes

6. Checklist n Transport n Site Layout n Building Design n Energy n Water n Sustainable Drainage Systems n Materials

7. Example n Is the rainwater drained from hard surfaces within the proposed development provided by SuDS? n Is roof rainwater drainage systems provided by SuDS rather than mains drainage?

8. Good Practice Notes n Infiltration Devices: e.g. soakaways n Preventative Measures: Water Butts, Storage Tanks n Permeable & Porous Surfaces

9. Conclusion n Climate Neutral Development will greatly assist proposed developments within the County Borough to be climate change proof.