Support

Representation ID: 11163

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Structured approach to policy acceptable.
1. Welcome ref to ecosystems services delivery and natural capital
2. Supported – welcome inclusion of ‘measureable’ net gains
3. Buffers explicitly mentioned
4. Broad enough but explicit enough to ensure emerging Nature Recovery evidence is taken into account.
5. National policy explicitly mentioned as a clear requirement for developers
6. Need for up to date ecological assessments
7. Welcome reference to NE’s GI Standards which is considering revision of ANGST. Current timescale 2022.
BNG
8. Minimum requirement of 10% BNG acceptable
9. Supporting of ‘in situ’ provision as preference
10. Alternative assessment required
11. Mitigation and compensation appropriate
12. Alternative strategic provision of enhancements appropriate
13. Metrics specified are appropriate. Confirmation of measured approach. Welcome support of emerging SPD
Arden landscape
14, 15 and 16 – welcomed. No further comments
SSSI
17 – supported
Local sites
18. Welcome recognition of value of wider nature recovery connections for local sites
Ancient woodland
19. Welcome ref. to NE SA.