Object

Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 5844

Received: 01/11/2017

Respondent: Mrs N Stanley

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

It is close to a canal, mature trees, tall hedgerows, and Wooded areas. The area is rich in wildlife including protected species. In the Market Harborough habitat survey 2008 2.4.5 it states that 'Narrow strips of habitat may be vulnerable to edge effects, and consequently the wider the corridor can be, better for many species.' And 'Such networks should be protected from development'. The Landscape Character assessment 2009 states area is 'highly sensitive'should be 'safeguarded and managed'. it also states that the tree belt appears to be coming to the end of its life.

Full text:

It is close to a canal, mature trees, tall hedgerows, and Wooded areas. The area is rich in wildlife including protected species. In the Market Harborough habitat survey 2008 2.4.5 it states that 'Narrow strips of habitat may be vulnerable to edge effects, and consequently the wider the corridor can be, better for many species.' And 'Such networks should be protected from development'. The Landscape Character assessment 2009 states area is 'highly sensitive'should be 'safeguarded and managed'. it also states that the tree belt appears to be coming to the end of its life.