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2.14.15 The application states that foul water would discharge to the sewage
pumping station in Moor Lane with a restricted discharge of 20 l/s and
that surface water would be disposed of via sustainable drainage
system, soakaways, mains sewer, existing watercourses and a
pond/lake.
2.14.16 Yorkshire Water have been consulted and they have confirmed that a
water supply can be provided to the site and that they have no
objections to the methods of foul and surface water disposal subject to
conditions and informative being attached to any permission granted.
2.14.17 Also the IDB have confirmed that they have no objections to the
scheme subject to it being developed in line with the submitted Flood
Risk Assessment.
2.14.18 In the context of these comments it is considered that the scheme is
acceptable in terms of drainage and the capacity of local services and
infrastructure to serve the proposal, with in respect of Policy ENV1 (3),
and SHB/1B (4), (5) and (10) and is acceptable in terms of RSS Policy
ENV1 and the NPPF subject to the use of a range of conditions on any
consent.
2.15 Biodiversity / Ecology
2.15.1 In respect to impacts of development proposals on protected species
and ecology planning policy and guidance is provided by the NPPF and
Circular 06/2005 “Biodiversity and Geological Conservation- Statutory
Obligations and their Impact within the Planning System”. The
presence of a protected species is a material planning consideration.
2.15.2 Policy ENV1 of the Local Plan outlines that in considering proposals
the District Council will take account of:
The potential loss or adverse effect upon, significant buildings, related
spaces, trees, wildlife habitats, archaeological or other features
important to the character of the area.
2.15.3 At the site specific level, then in terms of biodiversity and ecology,
Policy SHB/1B states the proposals for the site should provide:
1) A comprehensive surface water drainage scheme incorporating
features to create wildlife habitats.
2.15.4 In terms of biodiversity/ecology then the “Approved Development Brief”
for the wider site notes that “survey work undertaken in ES should
inform the development to encourage and enhance species retained or
introduced onto the site, in the interests of Biodiversity. Where
possible, schemes should include low maintenance solutions”.
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