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Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-323 Land north of Gorse Lane, Grantham
Representation ID: 4417
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
Comment
Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-278 (GR3-H1): Spitalgate Heath - Garden Village (Mixed Use Allocation)
Representation ID: 4418
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
Comment
Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-280 (GR3-H3): Rectory Farm (Phase 3)
Representation ID: 4419
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
Comment
Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-279 (GR3-H2): Rectory Farm (Phase 2)
Representation ID: 4420
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
Comment
Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-278 (GR3-H1): Spitalgate Heath - Garden Village (Mixed Use Allocation)
Representation ID: 4421
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
Comment
Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations
SKPR-247 – Land north of Bourne Road
Representation ID: 4422
Received: 19/08/2025
Respondent: Forestry Commission
Several of the proposed allocated sites are either adjacent to or have mixed deciduous woodland on site.
In particular: SKPR-323, SKPR-278, SKPR-280, SKPR-279, SKPR-278 and SKPR-247.
Recognized under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as being the most threatened, requiring conservation action.
These are already small, fragmented woodlands which without careful mitigation could be affected by neighbouring developments.
Careful consideration should be given to these woodlands, including how they can be protected and enhanced, with improvements to habitat connectivity.
Paragraph 187b of the NPPF (December 2024) states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural environment recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland.”
Consider specifying the protection of priority habitats such as mixed deciduous woodland.
The Forestry Commission encourages local authorities to consider the role of trees in delivering planning objectives as part of a wider integrated landscape approach.
•Promoting the use of home grown timber used in construction as a sustainable building material, therefore reducing the embodied carbon emissions of new builds.
