Yes

Representation ID: 86014

Received: 11/01/2025

Respondent: Mrs Kate Harris

All parties should be expected (and monitored) to adhere to this policy

Yes

Representation ID: 86126

Received: 12/01/2025

Respondent: Sandy McCaskie

N/A

Yes

Representation ID: 86360

Received: 22/01/2025

Respondent: Professor David Hardiman

Again, the aims stated here are important, and should be treated as a priority.

Yes

Representation ID: 86701

Received: 29/01/2025

Respondent: Mr Peter Bridgewater

But make it stronger. These are low-bar aspirations.

Other

Representation ID: 87061

Received: 03/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Judith Corless

Developers must be held to account to protect biodiversity. It should be considered as important as the actual housing.

Yes

Representation ID: 87097

Received: 03/02/2025

Respondent: S Gardner

Careful practice needs to be put in place to prevent developers gaming the system through double counting.

Yes

Representation ID: 87430

Received: 08/02/2025

Respondent: Cllr Andrew Day

None

Yes

Representation ID: 87604

Received: 09/02/2025

Respondent: mrs susan morris

I agree

Yes

Representation ID: 88543

Received: 16/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Lawry Kennedy

In looking at whether BNG in excess of 10% is desirable the plan should draw on the experience of other local authorities where a higher rate has been approved. Measuring BNG is a process involving both evidence and judgement, and the authorities need to be confident that they have the resources and expertise to review and interrogate BNG plans put forward by developers. There is otherwise a danger that this becomes another box-ticking exercise rather than a genuine commitment to enhance biodiversity. SDC and WDC should start now to develop a scheme of offsite biodiversity units within their areas.

Yes

Representation ID: 88801

Received: 17/02/2025

Respondent: Miss Erin Williams

In looking at whether BNG in excess of 10% is desirable the plan should draw on the experience of other local authorities where a higher rate has been approved. Measuring BNG is a process involving both evidence and judgement, and the authorities need to be confident that they have the resources and expertise to review and interrogate BNG plans put forward by developers. There is otherwise a danger that this becomes another box-ticking exercise rather than a genuine commitment to enhance biodiversity. SDC and WDC should start now to develop a scheme of offsite biodiversity units within their areas.

Yes

Representation ID: 88847

Received: 18/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Ida Marjorie Brown

Agree in principle

Yes

Representation ID: 88869

Received: 18/02/2025

Respondent: Ms Lucy Hartley

Who will ensure the 30yr protection?

Yes

Representation ID: 89094

Received: 19/02/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon District Council

i agree

Other

Representation ID: 89173

Received: 19/02/2025

Respondent: Mr nigel Freeth

dont build on any green belt land

No

Representation ID: 89220

Received: 19/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Suzanna Hughes

Purchasing of ‘biodiversity units’ as a way of ‘off-setting’ will never improve biodiversity. Supporting the existing biodiversity, safeguarding and supporting areas of higher biodiversity already in existence is crucial. Research shows that developers aren’t implementing the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they originally claim to.
This is a huge systemic issue and regulatory failure. In over 50% of cases the ‘net-gain’ exists only in on paper not in practice. Article
reference:
https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

Yes

Representation ID: 89284

Received: 19/02/2025

Respondent: Jon Knight

I would replace "Proposals should" with "Proposals must".

Other

Representation ID: 89383

Received: 20/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Tim Twynam

Unfortunately its unclear what this policy means in practice -it need some examples -otherwise I sense it will be used as a policy to stop new applications/ plans rather than a policy to improve and implement plans.

Other

Representation ID: 89434

Received: 20/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Simon Durk

The first section is all good. The get-out clause is disappointing, amounting to permission to damage the environment here and do something elsewhere. Offsetting has been shown not to be fully effective in air travel, and the net gain promised by HS2 is reported to be well below what is required. Will this be any better?

Yes

Representation ID: 89573

Received: 20/02/2025

Respondent: Miss Emily Carleton

Let's think bigger - up that percentage!

No

Representation ID: 89642

Received: 21/02/2025

Respondent: Simon Cook

Why such a lack of ambition? Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain. The councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gainis inadequate given the scale of biodiversity loss locally, nationally and globally. We can do better!

No

Representation ID: 89873

Received: 21/02/2025

Respondent: Emily Buxton-Woodcock

No. Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is not satisfied with the councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain. Stop destroying our planet.

Yes

Representation ID: 89898

Received: 21/02/2025

Respondent: Dr Stephen Browett

Completely agree.

No

Representation ID: 89930

Received: 21/02/2025

Respondent: Mr O Johnson

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

Representation ID: 90070

Received: 22/02/2025

Respondent: Catherine Hewson

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

Other

Representation ID: 90265

Received: 23/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Maria Giblin

Concern figures on paper do not materialise in real life. Purchasing biodiversity units will never offset improve biodiversity.

Other

Representation ID: 90269

Received: 23/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Dean Giblin

Purchasing 'biodiversity units' as a way of 'offsetting' will never improve biodiversity. It's crucial to support existing biodiversity and safeguard areas with higher biodiversity. Research shows developers aren't implementing the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they claim to. This is a systemic issue and regulatory failure, with over 50% of cases showing 'net-gain' only on paper, not in practice.
Article reference: https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

No

Representation ID: 90317

Received: 23/02/2025

Respondent: Ms Liz Stone

I understand Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is not satisfied with the councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

Representation ID: 90338

Received: 23/02/2025

Respondent: Miss Julia Gibson

I am not satisfied with the councils' intention to 'explore opportunities' for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.
Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

Other

Representation ID: 90452

Received: 23/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sheetal Tailor

Purchasing of 'biodiversity units' as a way of off-setting with not improve biodiversity. But, supporting and safeguarding existing biodiversity is crucial. There is scientific evidence that developers are not implementing the ecological and biodiversity improvements that they claim they would. Reference: https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

No

Representation ID: 90556

Received: 24/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Gavin Simpson

This is unrealistic and does not solve the problem. Support existing biodiversity and safegurad it. When has any developer actually delevered on the false promises of biodeversity development? It's a cost and they do not invest. Stop lining pockets and start acting on previous promises.