Yes

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1746

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Natural England

Representation Summary:

In considering the location of development your authority should utilise our SSSI Impact Risk Zones which are a GIS dataset designed to be used during the planning application validation process to help local planning authorities decide when to consult Natural England on developments likely to affect a SSSI. The dataset and user guidance can be accessed from the data.gov.uk website.
Other considerations include environmental constraints such as:
Do they avoid:
 designated sites/priority habitats
 protected landscapes
 Best and Most Versatile (BMV) Agricultural Land
 areas at risk of flooding
 brownfield sites of high environmental value

Full text:

In considering the location of development your authority should utilise our SSSI Impact Risk Zones which are a GIS dataset designed to be used during the planning application validation process to help local planning authorities decide when to consult Natural England on developments likely to affect a SSSI. The dataset and user guidance can be accessed from the data.gov.uk website.
Other considerations include environmental constraints such as:
Do they avoid:
 designated sites/priority habitats
 protected landscapes
 Best and Most Versatile (BMV) Agricultural Land
 areas at risk of flooding
 brownfield sites of high environmental value