Support
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 415
Received: 16/11/2016
Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Support NE6:
-HMWT supports this policy but recommends a clause requiring appropriate ecological survey and assessment when there is a 'reasonable likelihood' of the presence of protected species should be inserted. This is in accordance with ODPM circular 06/05 para 99.
-Suggested addition,'Where there is a reasonable likelihood that a protected species will be negatively affected by a development proposal, an appropriate ecological survey to nationally accepted standards by a suitably qualified individual will be expected. The survey should set out how negative impacts upon the protected species will be avoided, mitigated or compensated in accordance with their legal protection.
HMWT supports this policy but recommends that a clause requiring appropriate ecological survey and assessment when there is a 'reasonable likelihood' of the presence of protected species should be inserted. This is in accordance with ODPM circular 06/05 para 99.
Suggested addition: 'Where there is a reasonable likelihood that a protected species will be negatively affected by a development proposal, an appropriate ecological survey to nationally accepted standards by a suitably qualified individual will be expected. The survey should set out how negative impacts upon the protected species will be avoided, mitigated or compensated in accordance with their legal protection.