L1 3.j.i.
Object
Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 6487
Received: 07/11/2017
Respondent: Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
We welcome this but feel that this does not do enough to be in line with paragraph 114 of the NPPF.
We welcome this but feel that this does not do enough. To be in line with paragraph 114 of the NPPF, 'planning positively for the creation, protection, enhancement and management of networks of biodiversity and green infrastructure', the wording could be changed from:
'greenways for walking, cycling and horse riding, as part of a central green spine distributor route through and beyond the site, to provide structure to the distribution of development and incorporate most existing hedgerows, trees, field ponds, and footpaths'
To:
'greenways for walking, cycling and horse riding, as part of a central green spine distributor route through and beyond the site, to provide structure to the distribution of development and incorporate most existing footpaths. In addition existing hedgerows, trees and field ponds will be protected, enhanced and managed, where this is not possible, mitigation will be provided to give a net gain in biodiversity overall.'