Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval to adopt the Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction TAN, providing practical guidance to support the implementation of the Huntingdonshire Local Plan to 2036 (and emerging Local Plan) and the delivery of the Council’s Climate Strategy.

The Cabinet

(1)  adopted the Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction TAN (Appendix 1) as non-statutory guidance; and

(2)  delegated authority to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure & Public Protection, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning, to make any necessary typographical, visual or other minor changes to the Document prior to its publication.

Adopting the TAN will:

·  Deliver updated guidance in line with the Corporate Plan and Climate Strategy.

·  Support the Council’s statutory planning role and climate emergency commitments.

·  Improve efficiency at pre-application and validation stages.

·  Option A – Adopt the TAN (Recommended): Provides clarity, advice and guidance to applicants and developers, supporting corporate priorities.

·  Option B – Publish TAN for further consultation prior to adoption: Allows wider stakeholder input but may delay adoption.

·  Option C – Do nothing: Risks missed opportunities for sustainable development.

The TAN has been prepared in-house using existing resources. No additional staff or budget is required. Publication and training costs are minimal and covered within existing budgets.