New Salt Cross garden village progresses after net zero approval
"It shows what's possible when councils are prepared to lead with ambition, work with communities, and push for the highest standards in housing and place-making," he said."Salt Cross can now move forward as an exemplar development that puts people, planet and future generations at its heart."Under the council's policy, all buildings at the Salt Cross will produce net zero carbon emissions.Planning inspectors had previously scuppered the authority's plans in 2023, questioning the council on its net zero carbon development and whether it was consistent with national policy.But the High Court overturned the judgement last year, after it found inspectors had incorrectly applied national planning policy for the development.The authority's new net zero policy was re-examined earlier this year, and has now now been approved.Councillor Hugo Ashton, the authority's planning chief, said: "Our vision for Salt Cross has always been bold: to create a truly modern garden village that sets the standard for low-carbon living.""The Inspector's decision confirms that our Net Zero policy is not only ambitious, but also achievable and sound," he added.
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