Appendix C - The Sustainability Appraisal Framework

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Comment

Sustainability Appraisal of the Core Strategy

Representation ID: 1738

Received: 09/07/2008

Representation Summary:

In accordance with Local Development Framework Monitoring: A Good Practice Guide (ODPM 2005), Natural England considers it is important that indicators chosen for monitoring & performance of LDFs reflect those used in planning at the regional scale. Therefore Natural England strongly recommends that indicators & targets are developed to reflect the following:
*extent & condition of SSSIs
*Extent & condition of key relevant BAP habitats for which BAPs have been established
*the extent & condition of natural woodland
*Number of developments meeting Natural Englands published Accessible Natural Green Space targets standards
*Wild Bird populations - however, Natural England recognises that these are not readily available at a Borough level. Information on national trends on populations of wild birds can be obtained from the British Trust for Ornithology
*Designated wildlife sites - their area & condition - including internationally, nationally & locally important sites (such as LNRs & SNCIs)