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Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Consultation Question 60
Representation ID: 19874
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England considers that the approach set out in CO1 to open space provision is robust and based on up-to-date evidence. We welcome the inclusion of item D which sets out the requirement for the mitigation of recreational pressure on the South Pennine Moors SPA and SAC arising from residential development which is defined as Use Class C3, and advise that this could be strengthened by the case-by-case consideration of all major proposals for C1, C2, and C4 development, and for sui generis uses such as caravan and camp sites.
Furthermore, we note also that there is still disparity around the Use Classification of student accommodation, with local authorities adopting different elements of the Use Class Order including C1, C2, C3 or sui generis uses. Major proposals for Purpose-Built Student
Accommodation should also be included within this policy in relation to the potential for increased recreational pressure on designated sites arising from this type of development, to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Consultation Question 64
Representation ID: 19875
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes the approach set out within Policy DS2, which states that plans and development proposals should take advantage of existing features, integrate development into the wider landscape and create new quality green spaces and landscape features.
We advise that item F could be made more robust by the inclusion of the following wording:
Use plant species which are appropriate to the local character and conditions, and which reinforce existing and priority ecosystem services as identified in Policy EN2.
Policy DS2 should have regard for the National Design Guide which was adopted in 2019 (with further updates made in 2021) and is a material planning consideration - its high level principles regarding design for nature include:
- N1 Provide a network of high quality, green open spaces with a variety of landscapes and activities, including play;
- N2 Improve and enhance water management; and
- N3 Support rich and varied biodiversity.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
AD3/H - Main Street / Addingham Bypass (East)
Representation ID: 19876
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
AD4/H - Main Street / Addingham Bypass (West)
Representation ID: 19877
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
BI2/HC - Sty Lane
Representation ID: 19878
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
BI4/H - Heights Lane (west side), Eldwick
Representation ID: 19879
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
BI8/H - Land west of Heights Lane, Eldwick
Representation ID: 19880
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
BU2/H - Scalebor House, Moor Lane
Representation ID: 19881
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
DH1/H - Station Road
Representation ID: 19883
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
EM1/H - High Stead, Street Lane
Representation ID: 19884
Received: 01/04/2021
Respondent: Natural England
The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.
We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.
The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:
• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.
• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;
• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.
Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.