Object

Representation ID: 118

Received: 09/03/2024

Respondent: Mrs Marie Jackson

I am aware that some proposed sites do indeed result in the in the loss, deterioration or fragmentation of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and aged or veteran trees.

Object

Representation ID: 1049

Received: 23/04/2024

Respondent: Dr Ray Butler

I cannot support any ‘plan’ that advocates widespread destruction of the local countryside.

Object

Representation ID: 1377

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: The Woodland Trust

It is good to see specific wording on protecting ancient woodland. However the wording proposed does not adequately reflect the requirements of the NPPF para 180c. We suggest amending it to replace "unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss or harm." with "unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation strategy exists”.

Support

Representation ID: 1754

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Lincolnshire County Council

LCC welcomes the policy approach in EN2 and elsewhere in the plan to promote biodiversity and geodiversity net gain. Such policies will make a positive contribution to the District’s future.

Support

Representation ID: 1804

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

This policy is generally supported.

Object

Representation ID: 1818

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Cllr Penny Milnes

I am concerned that ancient woodlands are not fully protected as they are an irreplaceable asset. Could the policy be altered to say no loss of ancient woodland?
Offsetting and buying credits does our residents no favours – they need to benefit from biodiversity where they live. Can this policy be removed?

Support

Representation ID: 2125

Received: 24/05/2024

Respondent: Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership

The GLNP supports this policy. It is pleased to see reference to the wider multiple benefits of the natural environment in line with paragraph 180b of the NPPF, and the commitment to refusing applications which would adversely impact irreplaceable habitats, in line with paragraph 186c of the NPPF.
The GLNP also supports reference to the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and Geodiversity Strategy, ensuring that the enhancement of the natural environment and geodiversity assets are informed by existing strategic objectives.
The GLNP is also pleased to see the requirement for compensation and mitigation measures to be in place prior to the start of development.

Support

Representation ID: 2134

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership, Natural England and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

This policy is broadly supported. Again, further explanation of the LNRS should be included in supporting paragraphs.

Support

Representation ID: 2411

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Vistry Group

Agent: Boyer Planning

The policy seeks to facilitate the conservation, enhancement and promotion of the District’s biodiversity and geological interest of the natural environment, including enhancing ecological networks and seeking to deliver net gain on all proposals. It distinguishes between the hierarchy of internationally, nationally and locally designated sites in accordance with the requirements of national planning policy. The policy is supported.

Object

Representation ID: 2532

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: David Wilson Homes East Midlands

Agent: Savills

DWH do not support policy EN2. The policy states that ‘the Council…will facilitate…the…enhancement of the District’s Biodiversity…this includes seeking to enhance ecological networks and seeking to deliver a net gain on all proposals’ [Savills Emphasis]. It is considered that the policy should define the exact net gain expected (10%) to be delivered so it is in line with the requirements as defined in New Policy 4 and most importantly so the policy is consistent with national policy so it is in accordance with NPPF paragraph 35 (d) which states ‘plans are ‘sound’ of they are consistent with national policy – enabling the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in this Framework and other statements of national planning policy, where relevant’. The policy should also make clear that exempt development should not be required to deliver net gain.