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2.14.25 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.
2.14.26 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”.
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 a Phase 1 Habitat
Survey; a Water Vole Survey; Bat Survey; Breeding Bird Survey, and
an arboricultural survey and outlines a series of mitigation approaches
in terms of biodiversity / ecology matters including at the construction
stage, through habitat creation / enhancement, and actual
management of the habitats.
2.15.7 In commenting on the application the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT)
has made a series of comments on the scheme which are outlined
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