Comment
Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options
Representation ID: 23183
Received: 19/02/2017
Respondent: Rother Environmental Group
The aerial photo indicates that the site has the potential for reptiles, bats, great crested newts or birds due to the presence of scrub/rough grassland. Under the biodiversity and green space policy all developments will be expected to retain and enhance biodiversity but the developed area indicated does not leave much space to accommodate the biodiversity onsite. It is suggested that the policy be amended to highlight this potential and that any plans submitted should incorporate a biodiversity strategy.
The stream and hedgerow between the two fields could be used as the basis of a green corridor and suitably buffered.
HUR1 - Land off Foundry Close, Hurst Green
The aerial photo indicates that the site has the potential for reptiles, bats, great crested newts or birds due to the presence of scrub and rough grassland. Under the biodiversity and green space policy all developments will be expected to retain and enhance biodiversity but the developed area indicated does not leave much space to accommodate the biodiversity on site. It is suggested that the policy be amended to
highlight this potential and that any plans submitted should incorporate a biodiversity strategy.
The stream and hedgerow between the two fields could be used as the basis of a green corridor within the site and suitably buffered could provide some valuable habit.