Question 13
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No comment at this time
To provide sustainable development, we advise that Bedford Borough new Local Plan incorporates new and separate policies on Local Nature Recovery Strategies, biodiversity net gain and nature-based solutions. This would go some way to ensuring that the ~15,000 homes proposed within this new Local Plan are delivered sustainably. Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Within paragraph 4.25 of the SA Scoping report, it is unclear whether the commitment to biodiversity net gain is within the local plan, or an aspiration of the Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership. We note that the current Local Plan 2030 only provides a commitment to a net gain in Green Infrastructure. As advised above, we recommend that a commitment to biodiversity net gain is made within a bespoke policy to demonstrate best practice. Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment Methodology – July 2020 We note that location maps of all of the sites that have been assessed will be published on the Council’s website. We look forward to viewing these when they become available.
We welcome references to the importance of access to green space and policies for the protection, enhancement and provision of green infrastructure in relation to impact on public health.
There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
This form is submitted on behalf of 3 landowners who are currently promoting sites in Neighbourhood Plans in the Borough: There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
This form is submitted on behalf of 3 landowners who are promoting opportunity sites in the Borough: There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
This form is submitted on behalf of 4 landowners who are promoting sites available for self-build dwellings: There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
This form is submitted on behalf of 15 landowners who are promoting small sites in the rural area: There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.
There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.