Comment

Representation ID: 2196

Received: 28/09/2021

Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Senior Ecologist

Rating: Green no major ecological constraints identified from desk-top search. Surveys, and biodiversity enhancement in accordance with policy required.
The site is part of an agricultural field (grazed), bounded by hedgerows (priority habitats). To the north is an area of deciduous woodland (priority habitat) (see MAGIC). The site is in a SSSI Impact Risk Zone although 'residential' development would not trigger consultation with Natural England. The site is in an amber zone for great crested newts (identified by Natural England as part of DLL licensing). Impacts to priority habitats should be minimised and compensated for, and consideration to the creation of additional priority habitats. Applications for planning consent should be accompanied by a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal/Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) which, together with the mitigation hierarchy should inform the design. Consideration should be given to delivering Biodiversity Net Gain.