Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 22570
Received: 19/03/2019
Respondent: Essex Wildlife Trust
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Representation Summary:
The policy wording is ambiguous and lacks a commitment to deliver a net gain in biodiversity.
Change suggested by respondent:
Remove the caveat "where appropriate". This is unnecessary and ambiguous, creating a loophole for developers to do nothing.
g. protect and enhance the Local Wildlife Sites (Barrack
Wood/Donkey Lane Plantation) and deliver a measurable net gain in biodiversity.
Full text:
The policy wording is ambiguous and lacks a commitment to deliver a net gain in biodiversity.