Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 57135

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: North Newnham Res.Ass

Representation Summary:

Appraisal Scoping Report flagged the risk associated specifically from phosphates and nitrates arising from growth and development and those from agriculture and GARDENS.
Especially the redevelopment of Gardens, associated with new house building, adjoining Nature reserves or designated sites or connecting through watercourse to nature reserves or designated wildlife sites.
The use of chemical herb/ pesticide, fertiliser or siltation in domestic gardens adjoining nature reserves should be accounted for in BNG and long term management to reduce pollution and impacts on flora and fauna and insects.

Full text:

Appraisal Scoping Report flagged the risk associated specifically from phosphates and nitrates arising from growth and development and those from agriculture and GARDENS.
Especially the redevelopment of Gardens, associated with new house building, adjoining Nature reserves or designated sites or connecting through watercourse to nature reserves or designated wildlife sites.
The use of chemical herb/ pesticide, fertiliser or siltation in domestic gardens adjoining nature reserves should be accounted for in BNG and long term management to reduce pollution and impacts on flora and fauna and insects.