Comment
Draft Bourn Airfield Supplementary Planning Document - June 2019
Representation ID: 168202
Received: 29/07/2019
Respondent: Dr Tumi Hawkins
Representation Summary:
FIX I PROTECTED BIODIVERSITY AREAS AND CORRIDORS
On page 4, this section states that 'the new village must ensure that existing biodiversity and habitats are retained where possible and that opportunities are taken to secure enhancements and/or form new habitats to achieve an overall net gain'
Recommendation
The Green Infrastructure element of this SPD is weak and should be strengthened.
The measures specified under this heading can be strengthened by referring to the Building With Nature standards and encouraging the development of the site on these 4 key principles.