Comment
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 1523
Received: 07/02/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England notes that the Sustainability Appraisal identifies the importance of the pit in the SE of the site for wildlife, and the risk that this allocation will cause harm to the wildlife, and through water quality impacts.
Therefore, Natural England recommends adding a clause to the policy to ensure that the existing biodiversity interest of the site is protected and enhanced, and that a buffer should be left around the pit to minimise disturbance. A Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme should also be produced to minimise the potential for surface water quality impacts from run-off.
Natural England notes that the Sustainability Appraisal identifies the importance of the pit in the SE of the site for wildlife, and the risk that this allocation will cause harm to the wildlife, and through water quality impacts.
Therefore, Natural England recommends adding a clause to the policy to ensure that the existing biodiversity interest of the site is protected and enhanced, and that a buffer should be left around the pit to minimise disturbance. A Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme should also be produced to minimise the potential for surface water quality impacts from run-off.