Comment
Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031
Representation ID: 5298
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
More detail should be provided to guide what is required when an ecological survey is needed. This will ensure standardised reports which present clear avoidance, mitigation or compensation measures to achieve net gain to biodiversity. The following phrase should be added to 5.2. 'When required, ecological information must be provided to support a planning application. This information must be submitted by a suitably qualified expert, utilise nationally accepted survey methodologies and be presented in accordance with British Standard 42020 Biodiversity: Code of practise for planning and development (BS 42020). '
More detail should be provided to guide what is required when an ecological survey is needed. This will ensure standardised reports which present clear avoidance, mitigation or compensation measures to achieve net gain to biodiversity. The following phrase should be added to 5.2. 'When required, ecological information must be provided to support a planning application. This information must be submitted by a suitably qualified expert, utilise nationally accepted survey methodologies and be presented in accordance with British Standard 42020 Biodiversity: Code of practise for planning and development (BS 42020). '