Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
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Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
POLICY E10: CODHAM HALL FARM
Representation ID: 22580
Received: 19/03/2019
Respondent: Essex Wildlife Trust
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Policy wording lacks a commitment to deliver biodiversity net gain.
Policy wording is ambiguous and includes an unnecessary caveat; this creates a potential loophole that could allow developers to forego enhancements.
Policy wording should be amended and the caveat "where appropriate" removed, as follows:
b. protect and enhance the adjoining Local Wildlife Site
(Codham Hall Wood) to deliver a measurable net gain in biodiversity;
Policy wording lacks a commitment to deliver biodiversity net gain.
Policy wording is ambiguous and includes an unnecessary caveat; this creates a potential loophole that could allow developers to forego enhancements.