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ID sylw: 108345

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Caddick Land

Asiant : Stantec

The supporting text to this policy confirms that the intention is that this policy look at all ecosystem services, beyond just biodiversity, including air quality, water quality, climate resilience and carbon sequestration, and will look to address these in tandem to ensure an overall net gain in ecosystem services.

Whilst this approach is commendable, it is difficult to foresee how such a policy will be formulated to deliver measurable outcomes. The evidence base for the SWLP must also include a thorough assessment of the viability of this policy to ensure that it does not unduly stifle
development.