Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5692
Received: 25/02/2015
Respondent: Natural England
Representation Summary:
The large scale development described for the 'Dunton Garden Suburb' scheme has the potential to have significant negative effects on habitats and species within and close to it, for example due to direct loss of woodland within the area or increased recreational pressure on sensitive habitats from the residents of the 4,000-6,000 additional homes. This effect is judged to be uncertain as it may be possible to avoid or reduce the potential effects by sensitive layout and design of development and appropriate design of the "generous green space" to be provided.
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