The references to climate change in the Document are welcomed, particularly those in paragraphs 2.5, 2.11 and 2.12 of the Document. However, the risk from climate change should be embedded and considered elsewhere in the Document, for instance,
* Chapter 4, Vision, page 61 - insert additional text into the Vision to read,
o Short term - 'Consideration to be taken into account of the risks to new developments and refurbishments form extreme weather as experienced now to help communities to adapt over the long term.'
o Long term - 'Climate change adaptation measures and technology to be considered from the outset in any development proposal including reduction of emissions, renewable and low carbon technologies, passive design, and through the application of green infrastructure techniques where appropriate.'