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Representation ID: 8588

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Elstow Parish Council

The Parish Council feel it would be a better approach by the local authority if they set clear
objectives within the document immediately which show a proactive stance, as well as the
important value from net gain requirements from the start of this plan being developed. National
planning policy will come into effect shortly and it would be logical for this to be built in as the
Plan emerges, rather than potentially being not included, which would be a pity. This re-enforced by Natural England who recommend that a commitment to biodiversity net gain
is made within a bespoke policy to demonstrate best practice. If the policy is not active than it
will be impossible for the local authority Officers not only at Planning Policy level but also when
planning applications come forward, any potential benefit in terms of biodiversity will be lost.