Representation by Natural England (Natural England)
- Date submitted
- 23 June 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Natural England's full relevant representations have been emailed to the project email address [PLEASE SEE ATTACHED]. Below is a summary of our representations: Overall, Natural England are satisfied that the proposals address the majority of potential impacts to the natural environment. The only areas of concern we consider require further assessment and/or information to enable the examining authority to make an informed decision are: Nationally Designated Sites, Protected Species Licencing and Biodiversity Net Gain. The key concerns we have regarding Nationally Designated Sites are: - Omission of measures within the CEMP to avoid impacts to Burbage Wood and Aston Firs during construction (Dust and Root Compaction/encroachment) - A lack of rationale provided to discount potential impact to Narborough Bog SSSI. The key concerns we have regarding protected species licencing are: - The requirement for protected species licences for Bats and Badgers. The key concerns we have regarding Biodiversity Net Gain are: - The absence of certainty regarding the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain.