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ID sylw: 105116

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: St Philips

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

St Philips understand that Local Plans must address economic, social, and environmental objectives, including a 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) as mandated by the Environment Act 2021. St Philips supports biodiversity offsetting but is concerned that the SWAs might propose a higher BNG percentage without adequate justification. The SWLP lacks sufficient evidence to support such an increase and must include a Viability Assessment considering BNG's impact on site viability. Additionally, duplicating the Environment Act's requirements in the SWLP seems unnecessary, as it would not serve a clear purpose.