Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5272
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: L&Q Estates Limited
Agent: Pegasus Group
Policy NE1 states that major development should provide an environmental net gain (in accordance with government policy). This requirement is supported particularly as no specific percentage required is given. This allows for flexibility in the policy to be in accordance with the latest government guidance. The Environment Bill sets out the Government's intention to provide for a two-year transitional period. The policy should therefore make reference to transitional arrangements.
The Council's Viability Assessment should provide a sufficiently robust assessment of the impacts of biodiversity net gain on housebuilding.
Policy NE1 states that major development should provide an environmental net gain (in accordance with government policy). This requirement is supported particularly as no specific percentage required is given. This allows for flexibility in the policy to be in accordance with the latest government guidance. The Environment Bill sets out the Government's intention to provide for a two-year transitional period. The policy should therefore make reference to transitional arrangements.
The Council's Viability Assessment should provide a sufficiently robust assessment of the impacts of biodiversity net gain on housebuilding.