Comment
Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options
Representation ID: 23184
Received: 19/02/2017
Respondent: Rother Environmental Group
While the policy mentions the pond to the east being retained, 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 and that any plans submitted should incorporate a biodiversity strategy.
The pond could also be incorporated into a SUDS strategy to increase wetland habitat.
IDE1 - Land south of Elmsmead, Iden
While the policy mentions the pond to the east being retained, 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 pond could also be incorporated into a SUDS strategy for the site to increase the
area of wetland habitat.