Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Interim Deputy Chief Executive.

1.    To approve the adoption of the Chorley Council Sustainable Building Policy.

Councillor Adrian Lowe, Executive Member for Customer, Streetscene and Environment presented the report of the Interim Chief Executive which highlighted the council’s Sustainable Building Policy to ensure feasibility and promote sustainable development across the buildings the council had full control over, in addition to all new council owned developments.

It was highlighted that specific policies for new developments in the borough could be recommended and encouraged within the new Local Plan, however, policies within the Local Plan would not supersede national planning policy.

Decision:

1.     To approve the adoption of the Chorley Council Sustainable Building Policy.

Reasons for recommendations

The Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, and as part of this set the ambitious goal to be net zero by 2030 for both the borough and the council. The integration of low carbon and sustainable measures into all existing and new developments is a key factor in progressing the Council to reach it’s goal of net zero by 2030.

Other options considered and rejected

To reject the proposal of the policy and to continue retrofitting and development with existing practices.