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Representation ID: 4121

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Madeline Holloway

I believe this site, though small, still needs a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report in order to appraise its biodiversity value. Over the last few years I have recorded several notable semi-natural, neutral, grassland plants such as common bird's-foot-trefoil, common knapweed and sweet vernal grass and note that their frequency and abundance has steadily increased. Should the site qualify as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) I believe it should be removed from the housing proposal as this would cause significant local habitat loss.