Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58708
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: The Church Commissioners for England
Agent: Deloitte LLP
The Commissioners note the ambitious target of development achieving a minimum 20% biodiversity net gain. Whilst supportive of ambitious targets for biodiversity, the Commissioners note that this is double the target that was identified in the recently consulted on Cambridge Biodiversity SPD and also the national target which is set by Government.
The Council should be confident that the justification and impact of such policy is fully evidenced, which includes ensuring it is fed into the Plan’s viability assessment.
The Commissioners note the ambitious target of development achieving a minimum 20% biodiversity net gain. Whilst supportive of ambitious targets for biodiversity, the Commissioners note that this is double the target that was identified in the recently consulted on Cambridge Biodiversity SPD and also the national target which is set by Government.
The Council should be confident that the justification and impact of such policy is fully evidenced, which includes ensuring it is fed into the Plan’s viability assessment.