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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: West Midlands Housing Association Planning Consortium

Asiant : Tetlow King Planning

Draft Policy Direction 38 requires all new development proposals (unless exempt) must achieve a minimum of 10% BNG on-site or as a last resort, purchase statutory biodiversity credits from the government.
The WMHAPC would welcome the production of a BNG supplementary planning document and/or a further implementation note/guidance following the adoption of the Local Plan for developers to understand the costs of the mandatory BNG requirement such the purchase of credits from the council or alternative third parties. As the non-negotiable aspect of BNG requirements, the cost may impact on the viability of the sites and its ability to deliver against other policy requirements such as affordable housing, developers would need all information to be able to make an informed decision on possible options.