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Representation ID: 2720

Received: 05/03/2023

Respondent: Ms Joanne Norris

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

The location does not consider the ecological and environmental pressures on Hellington Nature Reserve and an undesignated marshy field which is habitat to Common Spotted Orchids. The area is habitat for skylarks (red listed species), cuckoos, buzzards, bats, chinese water deer and muntjack, as well as a lot of the more common bird species.

In addition, increased surface water run off from urbanisation is likely to increase flood risk and alter the chemical balance of the groundwater, thereby altering the ecosystem viability of the beck and natural environment. Mature oak trees and root systems also need protecting.