Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Section 4.185 suggests that the site BA1 hosts "potentially" habitats which support Corn Buntings. The site does provide habitat of regional importance for both breeding and wintering. In addition the site supports populations of Yellow Wagtails and Grey Partridge which are also rapidly declining nationally.
The report from BSG has identified a compensation area however it is unclear how this can be delivered given the various different landowners who would need to be involved and who may need ongoing financial compensation in the case that their farming efficiency was compromised by the need for more effective habitat management