Representation by Natural England (Natural England)
- Date submitted
- 22 March 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Natural England is a non-departmental public body. Our statutory purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development. Natural England confirms that we wish to be registered as an interested party in respect of this Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project. Our relevant representations (submitted separately by email) cover a range of themes and issues within our remit, as follows: • European Sites • Sites of Special Scientific Interest • Protected species Natural England has cooperated with the applicant by means of a statement of common ground. There are no matters that require further details, evidence or assessment on this occasion. We advise that the following mitigation and monitoring requirements are secured by the DCO: • air quality monitoring (post completion of the project) • River Chelt mitigation strategy as outlined in the shadow Habitats Regulations Assessment • bat mitigation as outlined in the draft licence application • dormouse mitigation as outlined in the draft licence application • badger mitigation as outlined in the draft licence application