Sefton Local Plan - Scoping Consultation 2026
Climate Change, Energy, and Low Carbon Development
What the Plan Must Do
- Support Sefton’s response to a changing climate.
- Plan for renewable energy, carbon reduction, and adapting to changes in our climate.
- Promote sustainable design and construction.
- Consider the risk from flooding and coastal change when identifying land for development.
Issues to Consider
- Risk of flooding and change to our coastline.
- Heatwaves, surface water drainage, and green infrastructure.
- Low to zero carbon development and energy efficiency in new developments.
- Opportunities for solar, wind, and district heating.
Tell us ...
- How should the Local Plan help reduce carbon emissions?
- Where could renewable energy or nature‑based solutions be located?
- How could the risk from flooding and coastal change impact development?