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Further Proposed Modifications to the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011- 2031

Representation ID: 8560

Received: 07/06/2021

Respondent: Green Party

Representation Summary:

"All development should deliver measurable net gains for biodiversity and geodiversity, contribute to ecological networks and the water environment, and/or restore degraded or isolated habitats where possible."

Replace with

"All development must deliver measurable net gains for biodiversity and geodiversity, contribute to ecological networks and the water environment, and/or restore degraded or isolated habitats where possible, where that biodiversity considers a broad range of flora and fauna and is implemented in such a manner that the gains can not be easily destroyed, such as using covenants to protect against damaging development. Consider the wellbeing of future generations."

Full text:

"All development should deliver measurable net gains for biodiversity and geodiversity, contribute to ecological networks and the water environment, and/or restore degraded or isolated habitats where possible."

Replace with

"All development must deliver measurable net gains for biodiversity and geodiversity, contribute to ecological networks and the water environment, and/or restore degraded or isolated habitats where possible, where that biodiversity considers a broad range of flora and fauna and is implemented in such a manner that the gains can not be easily destroyed, such as using covenants to protect against damaging development. Consider the wellbeing of future generations."