Support

Representation ID: 29064

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the vision for the Local Plan, particularly regarding responding positively to climate change and sustainable development.

However, we would like to note that the Vision for the District focuses mainly on growth and the socio-economic aspects of the Local Development Plan. We would encourage you to consider the environmental enhancement aspect further and also make reference to the water
environment. There is no reference on managing water resources, improving water quality or realising the objectives of the Humber river basin district - River Basin Management Plan (RBMP). Given that ‘The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017’ set out a statutory requirement for all pubic bodies to have regard to the RBMP, while exercising their functions so far as affecting a river basin district, but also the fact that a healthy water environment is vital to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity, we would expect to see water quality and water resources objectives included in the Vision for the District.

We suggest that including this within this section as below as a minimum but welcome any further inclusion of the points raised above – suggested changes in bold and underlined:
“The District's unique landscapes, heritage, water and biodiversity assets have been enhanced and played a vital role in making great places that encapsulates what makes Bradford so special”