Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 25951
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Swifts Local Network: Swifts & Planning Group
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Existing nest sites for building-dependent species such as swifts and house martins should be protected, as these endangered red-listed species which are present but declining in Rother return annually to traditional nest sites. Mitigation should be provided if these nest sites cannot be protected.
This is because nesting sites in buildings are excluded from the Biodiversity Net Gain methodology so need their own clear policy.
Please add:
Existing nest sites for building-dependent species such as swifts and house martins should be protected, as these endangered red-listed species which are present but declining in Rother return annually to traditional nest sites. Mitigation should be provided if these nest sites cannot be protected.
This is because nesting sites in buildings are excluded from the Biodiversity Net Gain methodology so need their own clear policy.