Climate Change Impact Assessment
The purpose of this assessment is to help us understand the likely impacts of our decisions on the environment of North Yorkshire and on our aspiration to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030, or as close to that date as possible. The intention is to mitigate negative effects and identify projects which will have positive effects.
This document should be completed in consultation with the supporting guidance. The final document will be published as part of the decision-making process and should be written in Plain English.
If you have any additional queries which are not covered by the guidance please email climatechange@northyorks.gov.uk
Version 2: amended 11 August 2021
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Title of proposal |
Acceptance of Grants for Active Travel Schemes |
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Brief description of proposal |
It is proposed that North Yorkshire Council accept grants in order to deliver active travel schemes |
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Directorate |
Environment |
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Service area |
Highways and Transportation |
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Lead officer |
Nathan Harding |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
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Date impact assessment started |
30/04/2026 |
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Options appraisal Were any other options considered in trying to achieve the aim of this project? If so, please give brief details and explain why alternative options were not progressed.
It was considered to fund this project internally however this was discounted due to the fact that this would take away from the delivery of other transport schemes.
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What impact will this proposal have on council budgets? Will it be cost neutral, have increased cost or reduce costs?
Please explain briefly why this will be the result, detailing estimated savings or costs where this is possible.
The points raised in respect of accepting grant funding from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority enable scheme delivery. The proposal is cost neutral
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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
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Positive impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
No impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Negative impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Explain why will it have this effect and over what timescale?
Where possible/relevant please include: · Changes over and above business as usual · Evidence or measurement of effect · Figures for CO2e · Links to relevant documents |
Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts.
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Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible. |
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Minimise greenhouse gas emissions e.g. reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc. |
Emissions from travel |
X |
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Improvements to active travel infrastructure will enable more people to travel sustainably and reduce CO2 emissions. |
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The improvements will be match with positive publicity to promote the improvements within the local community |
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Emissions from construction |
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X |
Some emissions from construction vehicles Emissions associated with construction materials etc |
Where possible – ensure that vehicle mileage is reduced by planning vehicle movements / diversion routes etc Look to use more recycled material in construction and through the selection of lower carbon techniques |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
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X |
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Emissions from data storage |
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X |
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Other |
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X |
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Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic |
X |
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Establish the use of more sustainable construction techniques |
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Look to use more recycled material in construction and through the selection of lower carbon techniques and innovation |
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Reduce water consumption |
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X |
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Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)
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X |
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Reduce air and noise pollution by encouraging modal shift to sustainable travel modes |
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Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers |
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X |
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Enhance conservation and wildlife
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X |
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Safeguard the distinctive characteristics, features and special qualities of North Yorkshire’s landscape
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X |
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Other (please state below)
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X |
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Are there any recognised good practice environmental standards in relation to this proposal? If so, please detail how this proposal meets those standards. |
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N/A
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Summary Summarise the findings of your impact assessment, including impacts, the recommendation in relation to addressing impacts, including any legal advice, and next steps. This summary should be used as part of the report to the decision maker.
Steps will be taken to ensure that construction emissions are reduced as far as possible.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature): Barrie Mason
Date: 15/05/2026
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