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introduced onto the site, in the interests of Biodiversity. Where
possible, schemes should include low maintenance solutions”.
2.15.5 At a regional policy level then Policy ENV8 supports schemes which
safeguard and enhance biodiversity heritage.
2.15.6 The submitted Environmental Statement includes an Extended Phase
1 Habitat Survey and a Full Desk Study and an Ecological Assessment
by BE Brooks Ecological Ltd has been submitted. The key ecological
issues considered are the potential effects of the proposed
development upon any statutory or non-statutory nature conservation
sites, areas of valuable semi-natural habitat and protected or otherwise
notable species within its sphere of influence, the need to mitigate
potential short, medium and long term impacts and sets out how best
to maximise potentially positive effects. The report concludes that
subject to mitigation which includes suitable landscaping, a
construction environmental management plan and suitable drainage
the potential impacts from the development would be slight or neutral.
2.15.7 In commenting on the application then the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
(YWT) and Natural England has made a series of comments on the
scheme which are outlined earlier in this Report seeking use of
conditions / S106 mechanisms on a range of aspects. In addition
comments have been made by objectors in terms of the impacts on
ecology / biodiversity.
2.15.8 The requested conditions / S106 matters noted by the YWT are
considered to be appropriate and to meet the test within Circular 11/95
with the exception of the request for direct funding of a Part Time
Reserve Officer and the provision of members to the YWT for new
residents of the development, as these are considered to not be
required as a direct result of the development or to be reasonably
related to the development itself.
2.15.9 In conclusion, it is considered that the securing of the creation of new
habitats, habitat protection and management of the habitats can be
secured via conditions / S106 mechanisms, as such the scheme is
considered to be acceptable in terms of Local Plan Policies ENV1 (5),
SHB1/1B (4), RSS Policy ENV8 and the NPPF.
2.16 Land Contamination
2.16.1 Policy ENV2 of the Local Plan outlines that “proposals for development
which would give rise to, or would be affected by, unacceptable levels
of noise, nuisance, contamination or other environmental pollution
including groundwater pollution will not be permitted unless satisfactory
remedial or preventative measures are incorporated as an integral
element in the scheme. Such measures should be carried out before
the use of the site commences” and that “where there is a suspicion
that the site might be contaminated, planning permission may be
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