Including the closely related terms increase biodiversity, and biodiversity net.
… programme. We will be carrying out audits on priority sites this summer for replacement in the next financial year. The sites are still being finalised. 1.3 Biodiversity & Environment Parks and Green Spaces Review the maintenance regimes of grass areas owned by the council in order to increase biodiversity. ONGOING: In January 2024, a landscape review was produced and conducted…
… of State. Currently awaiting response in relation to the examination stage. Promote PAN to officers and developers. Monitor usage, evaluate and seek feedback. COMPLETE: PAN paper is completed, and monitoring is ongoing. Develop a checklist to accompany planning applications. ONGOING: The final list is being reviewed to ensure all necessary Biodiversity Net-Gain requirements…
… guidance to support and encourage the delivery of sustainable homes. This could be through partnership working with developers and other stakeholders. 4.2. Through the local plan process, address the challenge of protecting and enhancing biodiversity while providing growth. On a continuing basis, ensure the skills in the Planning team are up to date in respect of natural capital…
…, ecosystem services and in particular Green Infrastructure (GI) and Biodiversity Net- Gain (BNG). ONGOING: Planning team undertakes regular training as required. In December 2023, guidance notes for Biodiversity Net-Gain were published by Government and reviewed by the team. Mandatory BNG is now in force and training is ongoing for officers. We will continue to monitor the impacts of the new…
… requirements in terms of resourcing. Review resources necessary to monitor adherence with planning policy and permissions to ensure agreed biodiversity and landscape improvements are implemented. ONGOING: In 2023, the planning team noted that there was an ongoing issue with resource in terms of Ecology and Landscape advice. Following review, the Planning team will recruit a new Ecologist…