brentwood.gov.uk

Object

Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)

Representation ID: 22576

Received: 19/03/2019

Respondent: Essex Wildlife Trust

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Policy wording lacks a commitment to deliver biodiversity net gain.

The hedgerows should be retained and enhanced, open space should be multifunctional and should include semi natural habitats for the benefit of wildlife. The scheme should deliver a measurable net gain in biodiversity.

Change suggested by respondent:

Policy wording should be amended as follows

c. provision for "multifunctional" public open space "to deliver a measurable net gain in biodiversity"

Full text:

Policy wording lacks a commitment to deliver biodiversity net gain.

The hedgerows should be retained and enhanced, open space should be multifunctional and should include semi natural habitats for the benefit of wildlife. The scheme should deliver a measurable net gain in biodiversity.