Policy S25: Energy Supply

Support

Representation ID: 4378

Received: 18/07/2025

Respondent: Mr Graham Hunt

I refer to the sentence "Community-led initiatives for renewable and low carbon energy through neighbourhood planning will be supported."

I'd like to see this policy strengthened to say "... will be encouraged" with the council taking an active promotion role in identifying potential schemes and promoting them to residents.

Object

Representation ID: 4616

Received: 08/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Kent

Agent: Mr Richard Thompson

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Criteria should be specified against which applications for solar panels will be assessed. This should include support for rooftop solar and the avoidance of green belt and BMV.