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Representation ID: 19925

Received: 01/04/2021

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England notes that the evidence informing the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) which has been published for Regulation 18 consultation in support of the Draft Local 3.2 Plan is currently under review, and that following the consultation the HRA will progress with further detailed evidence gathering and assessment to inform the preparation of the Local Plan at Regulation 19 stage.

We note that the scope of impact pathways identified is acceptable, and that the overall approach taken within HRA is robust in terms of referencing up-to-date case law, definitions, and guidance.

3.1 Natural England notes that the evidence informing the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) which has been published for Regulation 18 consultation in support of the Draft Local 3.2 Plan is currently under review, and that following the consultation the HRA will progress with further detailed evidence gathering and assessment to inform the preparation of the Local Plan at Regulation 19 stage.

We note that the scope of impact pathways identified is acceptable, and that the overall approach taken within HRA is robust in terms of referencing up-to-date case law, definitions, and guidance.