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ID sylw: 106214

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala supports the requirement for development proposals to achieve a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain as determined by the DEFRA statutory biodiversity metric. This aligns with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and NPPF paragraphs 187(d) and 192. Cala does not support the statement that the SWLP will explore evidence to go above the statutory 10% requirement. This is against PPG ID 74-006. Clear justification and detailed evidence on viability would be required to deviate away from the PPG. Sites are facing increasing build costs which is impacting viability of many sites. BNG policy needs to ensure that it does not limit ability of developments to come forward and flexibility must be provided in all circumstances.