Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Comment

Representation ID: 22084

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Our comments below relate to specific ecological concerns regarding allocations. In addition to the protection provided in Policy 2, we recommend that specific wording is included in the allocation policies to ensure they are properly addressed at the planning application stage. Any applications in proximity to known wildlife sites (as set out in Table 4), as well as irreplaceable habitats such as ancient woodland, and priority habitats (as set out in the NERC Act 2016) should be accompanied by an ecological appraisal, with provision of biodiversity net gain and sufficient buffering and safeguarding space secured between the development and the wildlife site in perpetuity (potentially also delivering contributions to green infrastructure).
BAW2 – the inclusion of this site, on the Bawburgh/Colney Pits CWS is dependent on the guarantee that it is only as green infrastructure, and not as retail/ commercial land as described in the draft plan. Any proposals for the site would need to ensure that the ecological value of the CWS is retained and enhanced if they are to be made open to the public.

Comment

Representation ID: 22086

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Our comments below relate to specific ecological concerns regarding allocations. In addition to the protection provided in Policy 2, we recommend that specific wording is included in the allocation policies to ensure they are properly addressed at the planning application stage. Any applications in proximity to known wildlife sites (as set out in Table 4), as well as irreplaceable habitats such as ancient woodland, and priority habitats (as set out in the NERC Act 2016) should be accompanied by an ecological appraisal, with provision of biodiversity net gain and sufficient buffering and safeguarding space secured between the development and the wildlife site in perpetuity (potentially also delivering contributions to green infrastructure).
BKE3 – this allocation appears to overlap with Atlas Gravel Workings CWS and needs further clarification.

Comment

Representation ID: 22087

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Our comments below relate to specific ecological concerns regarding allocations. In addition to the protection provided in Policy 2, we recommend that specific wording is included in the allocation policies to ensure they are properly addressed at the planning application stage. Any applications in proximity to known wildlife sites (as set out in Table 4), as well as irreplaceable habitats such as ancient woodland, and priority habitats (as set out in the NERC Act 2016) should be accompanied by an ecological appraisal, with provision of biodiversity net gain and sufficient buffering and safeguarding space secured between the development and the wildlife site in perpetuity (potentially also delivering contributions to green infrastructure).
GNLP0360 – this allocation partially overlaps with Carrow Abbey CWS. The ecological conditions set out in the 2013 outline planning permission (planning reference 12/00875/O) should be included in the policy wording, as set out elsewhere in more detail in our comments.