Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58867

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Ms Becky Lockyer

Representation Summary:

We strongly support the policy proposals for a minimum 20% biodiversity net gain. The statutory level at the moment is only a minimum 10%, however in the Greater Cambridgeshire area particulary, the biodiversity crisis is severe & one of the most affected areas in the country, largely due to pressure on land for development. Achieving a higher minimum 20% net gain is therefore appropriate to reverse the biodiversity loss.

Full text:

We strongly support the policy proposals for a minimum 20% biodiversity net gain. The statutory level at the moment is only a minimum 10%, however in the Greater Cambridgeshire area particulary, the biodiversity crisis is severe & one of the most affected areas in the country, largely due to pressure on land for development. Achieving a higher minimum 20% net gain is therefore appropriate to reverse the biodiversity loss.