Comment

Representation ID: 1129

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Medway Council Climate Response Team

It is important that we say here that achieving Medway’s net zero carbon target is already challenging without adding in the forecasted level of housing required to meet population growth. This highlights the significant role the Local Plan has as a vehicle for achieving Medway’s net zero ambitions.
The Council will also need to assess the potential need to relocate communities which may be vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. If climate mitigation targets are not met, the number of displaced communities will likely increase putting further pressure on housing needs.