Title: Climate Change Statement for Planning Applications
Author: Planning Policy Kirklees Council
Last saved by: Hayley DePonte

Appendix A – Climate Change Statement

Climate Change Statement for Planning Applications

Part 1: Applicant details

Name of applicant/agent |
Site Address |
Description of Development |

Part 2: Climate Change Mitigation measures

Please respond to the following questions considering the measures set out in the Climate Change Guidance note:
Q1: What measures have been/will be taken to reduce the energy demand associated with your proposed development beyond the minimum required in Building Regulations? (See section 2)
Q2: What measures have been/will be taken to limit the carbon consumed through the implementation and construction processes, e.g. by reusing existing on-site materials or sourcing materials locally? (See section 3)
Q3: What measures have been/will be taken to utilise renewable or low carbon energy sources? (See section 4)
Q4: What measures have been/will be taken to ensure the building design and layout has been optimised to energy efficiency beyond the minimum requirements in Part L of the Building Regulations ? (See section 5)
Q5: What measures have been/will be taken to reduce potential impacts of flooding associated with your proposed development? (See section 6)
Q6: What measures have been/will be taken to reduce water stress associated with your proposed development? (e.g. Water retention and minimisation measures) (See sections 7 and 8)
Q7: What measures have been/will be taken to provide biodiversity net gains? (See section 8)
Q8: What measures have been/will be taken to reduce air pollution associated with your proposed development? (See section 9)

Climate Change Statement for Planning Applications