Comment

Representation ID: 167558

Received: 25/10/2018

Respondent: Natural England

2. SITE CONTEXT
Support recognition of sensitive location in relation to designated sites - provided detailed advice on potential for mitigation of impacts of recreational pressure to the planning applications but doesn't appear in SPD.

Welcome recognition of the sites location in the context of a fenland landscape and close proximity to Wicken Fen SSSI and Ramsar Site, a component of Fenland SAC and Cam Washes SSSI.

Provided detailed advice on mitigation increased recreational pressure on designated sites through planning applications, but not included in SPD - should be included in Section 2.8 Constraints and Opportunities.

Also provided response on HRA and SA screening.

Subject to mitigating increased visitor pressure, development provides unique opportunity to enhance connectivity with the wider countryside. Should be explored further with relevant parties.