Comment

Representation ID: 27922

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

EMFL consider that the Council should not deviate from the Government’s proposals on biodiversity gain as set out in the Environment Bill which will set out the most appropriate approach to biodiversity net gain. This legislation will require development to achieve a 10% net gain for biodiversity. It is the Government’s opinion that 10% strikes the right balance between the ambition for development and reversing environmental decline. 10% gain provides certainty in achieving environmental outcomes, deliverability of development and costs for developers. 10% will be a mandatory national requirement, but it is not a cap on the aspirations of developers who want to voluntarily go further. The mandatory requirement offers developers a level playing field nationally and reduced risks of unexpected costs and delays