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Contracts for Climate Change – Summaries of Planning Clauses

Each of the precedents has a child’s name chosen by the drafting team. This is to encourage long-term thinking and to focus on the next generation as they will be most affected by the serious consequences if we fail to effectively respond to the climate crisis.

SECURING NET ZERO IN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLANNING — EVELYN & EZRA’S CLAUSE #localauthorities #planning #netzero Issue The wide disparity in local authority plans, policies and obligations to achieve Net Zero hinders effective nationwide development. Solution Evelyn & Ezra’s Clause would harmonise local authorities’ Net Zero strategy by providing drafting solutions, resources and case studies to shape their policies, planning conditions and obligations. Impact The clause would create a centralised planning mechanism to encourage nationwide carbon neutral planning and guide developments across their project lifecycle.

NET ZERO LAND PROMOTION AGREEMENT — RORY’S CLAUSE #netzero #greenfuture #landdevelopment Issue Land promotion agreements are silent on Climate Change and environmental issues, which leads to the development of homes that are inconsistent with Net Zero strategies. Solution Rory’s Clause would amend standard land promotion agreements to create “Zero Carbon by Design” approach to housing development by cascading environmental and Net Zero considerations to developers. Impact Housing developments promoted under this clause would create self-sustaining communities for the future with, among other benefits, reduced energy consumption and improved air quality.