Comment

Development Management Plan Focused Consultation 6th July - 17th Aug 2012

Representation ID: 4595

Received: 13/08/2012

Representation Summary:

Ecology comments - Site adjacent to SSSI and designated SNCI, RIGGS, LNR and ancient woodland. Would need 15m buffer between development and ancient woodland. Site also includes land already agreed as compensatory habitat as part of Link Road development. There are notable species throughout the site and adjoining area covered by international legislation. Area has significant Green Infrastruture (GI) potential. Ecological surveys would be required and development could need to be informed by an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

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