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ID sylw: 107219

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

The draft policy direction goes on to state that a higher percentage of BNG above the statutory 10% requirement is being explored.
Such an approach may unnecessarily burden development sites as the provision of net gains in biodiversity can impact on the viability of proposals and the capacity of sites. It is hence requested that the South Warwickshire authorities explore evidence on how a higher BNG would affect the capacity of sites when balancing other technical and environmental considerations and planning obligations.
Land south of Allimore Lane, Alcester will seek to deliver a minimum 10% in biodiversity net gain, alongside other on-site habitat provision and enhancement, through the retention of woodland habitats, enhancement of the setting of Spittle Brook, strengthening of hedgerow along the site frontages, and the creation of wildflower meadows around SuDS features which are tolerant to wetter conditions. Low-lying areas of the site would allow for the creation of wetland habitats to enhance the setting of the development and to provide net gains in biodiversity. In addition, the large arable field to the south of the Site provides a wide range of opportunities for good quality habitat creation.