Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 13991

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Landowner (Forest Road)

I&O_14511
No. Although some sites may be capable of achieving more than the mandatory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, it would not be reasonable or justified to impose a higher blanket standard over and above the nationally prescribed requirement. Any additional provision should be considered on a case-by-case basis, reflecting the specific circumstances of the site. Where developments are able to exceed the 10% requirement, this can be taken into account as part of the overall planning balance when individual applications are assessed.