Ref: 284

Question 5.1

1 of 4 in Ecology

Objective

To determine the ecological value of the habitats in and around the site in order to maintain and enhance biodiversity and protect existing natural habitats.

Importance: Importance

Question

Will a full ecological survey be carried out, by a qualified ecologist, to examine habitats in and around the site and migration routes across the site at a time when survey information can be taken into account in the scheme design, ideally RIBA stages A-C and before site clearance?

  1. Survey and mitigations / harm avoidance strategy
  2. As A, with strategy for enhancements (see PPS 9)

N.B. A qualified ecologist needs to be a member of one of the following: the Association of Wildlife Trusts Commission (AWTC), a full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or a full member of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM)

Targets and Justification

Best
B
Good
A
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to all types of development.

Ref: 284

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