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Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Policy PNP 5 - Wildlife

Representation ID: 5297

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

The concept of development ensuring net gain to biodiversity is supported in NPPF. It should be stated within this document together with the mechanism required to measure net gain. HMWT suggest adding the following policy or adding the clause to 5.1:
'When required, development must demonstrate that it will result in net gain to biodiversity. This should be assessed by utilising the Biodiversity Impact Calculator (Environment Bank 2015 or as amended)'

Full text:

The concept of development ensuring net gain to biodiversity is supported in NPPF. It should be stated within this document together with the mechanism required to measure net gain. HMWT suggest adding the following policy or adding the clause to 5.1:
'When required, development must demonstrate that it will result in net gain to biodiversity. This should be assessed by utilising the Biodiversity Impact Calculator (Environment Bank 2015 or as amended)'

Comment

Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Policy PNP 5 - Wildlife

Representation ID: 5298

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

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). '

Full text:

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). '

Comment

Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Policy PNP 5 - Wildlife

Representation ID: 5299

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

Add the requirement for features for wildlife to be integrated into the built environment. Many species such as Swifts and House Martins are dependent on buildings for reproduction. It is important that new builds ensure continued access to this resource. Add another policy to PNP 5:

5.4 New developments must be permeable to biodiversity by providing linking habitats around or through the site. Integrated features for wildlife e.g. Swift, House Martin and bat boxes should be incorporated into all suitable buildings.

Full text:

Add the requirement for features for wildlife to be integrated into the built environment. Many species such as Swifts and House Martins are dependent on buildings for reproduction. It is important that new builds ensure continued access to this resource. Add another policy to PNP 5:

5.4 New developments must be permeable to biodiversity by providing linking habitats around or through the site. Integrated features for wildlife e.g. Swift, House Martin and bat boxes should be incorporated into all suitable buildings.

Comment

Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Policy PNP 5 - Wildlife

Representation ID: 5300

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

Add a lighting and wildlife policy into PNP 5 e.g.

Development involving potentially adverse lighting impacts to wildlife will require surveys to identify movement corridors and ensure that these are protected and enhanced.'

Full text:

Add a lighting and wildlife policy into PNP 5 e.g.

Development involving potentially adverse lighting impacts to wildlife will require surveys to identify movement corridors and ensure that these are protected and enhanced.'

Comment

Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Policy PNP 5 - Wildlife

Representation ID: 5301

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

Suggest adding the following text to ensure ecological information is submitted to the same standard on all applications.

'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). '

Full text:

Suggest adding the following text to ensure ecological information is submitted to the same standard on all applications.

'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). '

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