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To consider the findings of the Merton Rule Assessment Study and to endorse its use as part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 16 Oct 2012 by Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Lead director: Director of Environment
Department: Environment
Contact: Emma Davies, Principal Sustainability Officer.
Additional Information: This item will automatically appear on the agenda.
Background Information: Policy 8/16 of the 2006 Local Plan requires all major developments to meet 10% of their energy requirements through the use of on-site renewable energy generation, a policy referred to as a Merton Rule policy. South Cambridgeshire, Fenland and Huntingdonshire District Councils have adopted similar policies. In order to assess the effectiveness of these policies, and to help inform future planning policy direction, South Cambridgeshire District Council, commissioned Climate Works Ltd to undertake a detailed survey, analysis and assessment of the use, delivery, effectiveness and future role of these policies. The findings of this study are applicable across all local planning authorities in Cambridgeshire, and will benefit all authorities as they review their current Local Plans, and as such this work has progressed on a joint basis. This committee report considers the findings of this study and the future role of Merton Rule policies might play as part of the review of the Local Plan.
