England · National documents
Climate change
Covers planning evidence and measures for reducing emissions and adapting development to a changing climate.
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Where this document applies
England: relevance depends on the proposal, site and planning process.
Climate change (official source, opens in a new tab) · Reference ID 6-001-20140306
Location and design both affect climate resilience
The guidance addresses emissions and resilience through the location, mix and design of development. It links local environmental effects with the broader response to climate change, so the assessment is wider than the presence of an energy technology alone.
Read the official source (official source, opens in a new tab) · Reference ID 6-001-20140306
Limits and checks
- This national source does not establish the local policies, designations or site facts that apply to an individual proposal.
- Some guidance predates the August 2026 Framework and may refer to earlier policy numbering. Read it with the current Framework and any applicable transition provisions.
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