Purpose

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.

Decision

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.

Reasons for the decision

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.

Alternative options considered

· 
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.