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Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin
ID sylw: 5739
Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023
Respondent ID: 3253
Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales
Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi
Cadarn? Heb nodi
We welcome the principle of ‘multifunctionality by bringing green infrastructure functions together’, in some circumstances securing wildlife interests would not be compatible with other Green and Blue Infrastructure (GBI) functions. However, to ensure the soundness of the plan in respect of Test 1 and having regard to national policy we advise the following amendments.
4. Maximise opportunities to achieve multi-functionality by integrating GBI functions to deliver combined objectives which benefit Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, Sense of Place, and
Economy; and where this will not compromise the purpose of the GBI;
6. Where significant wildlife interests are associated with the site, GBI provides a resilient ecological network which adequately conserves the respective wildlife interests;
7. Avoid illumination of GBI provided for the purpose of wildlife conservation.
All planning applications for major developments will be required to submit a Green Infrastructure Statement to demonstrate how GBI design solutions have been considered and accommodated as part of the proposed development particularly to conserve the site’s biodiversity. As noted previously any design plans should involve native species of local provenance. Consideration of the end uses of the sites is needed regarding species
e.g., hedgerow connectivity across a housing development would not benefit Dormice due to increase predation by household pets.
Comments noted.
It should be noted that given subsequent changes to Chapter 6 of PPW, a green and blue infrastructure statement will now be required on all planning applications (not just major developments).
Consideration will be required at the examination.