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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cotswolds National Landscape Board

In principle, the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) Board agrees with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 38.
We are pleased to see that the Councils intend to explore evidence to seek a higher percentage of biodiversity net gain (BNG) above the statutory 10% requirements to achieve greater biodiversity benefits. As stated in Policy CE8 (Nature recovery and biodiversity) of the CNL Management Plan, development proposals within the CNL should provide at least 20% BNG, particularly with regards to the species and habitats listed in Appendix 8 of the Management Plan.75 Reasons why this higher level of BNG is justified in the BNG are provided in Appendix 9 of the Management Plan.76
We recommend that Draft Policy Direction 38 should require at least 20% BNG for development in the CNL.