Comment

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 39384

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Johnson

Representation Summary:

New developments should be required to create green corridors for wildlife to maintain or improve connectivity in expanding urban landscapes, in line with Strategic Objective 9, and the NPPF requirement to secure a measurable net gain in biodiversity. Without such corridors, new or existing green open spaces would be isolated, reducing their value for wildlife and people.

Full text:

New developments should be required to create green corridors for wildlife to maintain or improve connectivity in expanding urban landscapes, in line with Strategic Objective 9, and the NPPF requirement to secure a measurable net gain in biodiversity. Without such corridors, new or existing green open spaces would be isolated, reducing their value for wildlife and people.