Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4853
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Essex Wildlife Trust
There are many priority ancient woodland and deciduous woodland Local Wildlife Sites in this area. Any sites allocated for development should be selected on the basis that there will be no adverse impacts on these designated sites; impacts would include increased recreational pressure, pet predation and severance of important wildlife corridors.
Planners should create "green infrastructure" masterplans which aim to enhance linkages between and habitat "buffers" around these designated sites. GI masterplans should be developed prior to plans for built development and their primary focus should be protecting and enhancing biodiversity. Development should include the generous provision of recreational green space.
There are many priority ancient woodland and deciduous woodland Local Wildlife Sites in this area. Any sites allocated for development should be selected on the basis that there will be no adverse impacts on these designated sites; impacts would include increased recreational pressure, pet predation and severance of important wildlife corridors.
Planners should create "green infrastructure" masterplans which aim to enhance linkages between and habitat "buffers" around these designated sites. GI masterplans should be developed prior to plans for built development and their primary focus should be protecting and enhancing biodiversity. Development should include the generous provision of recreational green space.