Object

Representation ID: 5944

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. Development proposals are required to evidence a thorough understanding of context through the preparation of a proportionate assessment of existing and planned green infrastructure, biodiversity and ecological features and networks both on the site and in the locality.
2. Such development proposals must demonstrate how: (a) through physical alterations and a management plan for the lifetime of the development, certain aspects are maximised and there are net gains in biodiversity; and (b) the mitigation hierarchy has been applied systematically to avoid harm to biodiversity. If significant harm cannot be avoided in this way, development should not be permitted.