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Draft South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document

Representation ID: 5760

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Nick Jones

Representation Summary:

In the flow chart: Define "Exceptional Circumstances (box 2), 2.5Km = YES, then it is crucial that Initial check of Habitat MUST be done by a truly independent specialist to evaluate "supporting Habitat"
AEOI ruled out alone or "in Combination" ...with what?
"LSE likely due to impacts from recreation: " What about ALL other LSE's from development. If its an elderly residential development, trampling is unlikely, but CAT predation is almost guaranteed.
"Developer devises suitable mitigation...." Why is this not a Duty of the Planning Officers? The developer has no interest in creating any scheme which may be costly and effective, but the BDMC officers can stipulate what must happen .
There is no overall firm policy that any development within 2.5km WILL provide substantial funding to your proposed mitigation strategy...and you even propose to allow them to pay in instalments.

Full text:

In the flow chart: Define "Exceptional Circumstances (box 2), 2.5Km = YES, then it is crucial that Initial check of Habitat MUST be done by a truly independent specialist to evaluate "supporting Habitat"
AEOI ruled out alone or "in Combination" ...with what?
"LSE likely due to impacts from recreation: " What about ALL other LSE's from development. If its an elderly residential development, trampling is unlikely, but CAT predation is almost guaranteed.
"Developer devises suitable mitigation...." Why is this not a Duty of the Planning Officers? The developer has no interest in creating any scheme which may be costly and effective, but the BDMC officers can stipulate what must happen .
There is no overall firm policy that any development within 2.5km WILL provide substantial funding to your proposed mitigation strategy...and you even propose to allow them to pay in instalments.