Comment
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9407
Received: 29/07/2022
Respondent: Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership
We welcome this policy and the inclusion of an Environmental Net Gain requirement over and above BNG. Terminology must be clear, and ensure that this is understood. Furthermore, by signing up to the Arc Environmental Principles, a commitment of 20% BNG is essential.
BNG proposals must be demonstrated through a calculation based on the Defra Metric (latest version). ENG must also be demonstrated in any supporting statement using an endorsed methodology (e.g. the Econometric).
We welcome this policy and the inclusion of an Environmental Net Gain requirement over and above BNG. Terminology must be clear, and ensure that this is understood. Furthermore, by signing up to the Arc Environmental Principles, a commitment of 20% BNG is essential.
BNG proposals must be demonstrated through a calculation based on the Defra Metric (latest version). ENG must also be demonstrated in any supporting statement using an endorsed methodology (e.g. the Econometric).