Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58486
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Mr Jon Pavey
There should be a requirement that steps to enhance biodiversity are required through incorporating details in development plans that deliver on this. This could range from bat boxes, swift boxes etc through improving permeability of fences for hedgehogs to retaining / enhancing wildlife corridors.
This would complement and enhance policies relating to achieving a general biodiversity gain (the process for determining a net biodiversity gain is arguably too generic).
There is no explanation why the reported comment that "The potential for planting and biodiversity should be maximised" has been disregarded.
There should be a requirement that steps to enhance biodiversity are required through incorporating details in development plans that deliver on this. This could range from bat boxes, swift boxes etc through improving permeability of fences for hedgehogs to retaining / enhancing wildlife corridors.
This would complement and enhance policies relating to achieving a general biodiversity gain (the process for determining a net biodiversity gain is arguably too generic).
There is no explanation why the reported comment that "The potential for planting and biodiversity should be maximised" has been disregarded.