Removal of plans for the new station conflicts with RDC's responsibilities under the Climate Change Act 2008 (which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050) and also with its own policies on carbon reduction and sustainable transport:

Policy SRM1: Towards a low carbon future

'The strategy to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change is to:

vii. Promoting [sic] more sustainable travel patterns in accordance with transport policy TR2, and through widespread fast broadband coverage.'

Policy TR2:

'All development shall, wherever reasonably practicable, be carried out in a location and manner which will promote more sustainable travel choice. Applications for planning permission may be required to demonstrate how the proposed development will promote sustainable travel choice.

Improvements in the availability, quality and efficiency of sustainable transport opportunities including quality bus routes, cycle networks, priority for pedestrians and related facilities will be sought, including through supplementary guidance and in the determination of planning applications.'