Yes

ID sylw: 86014

Derbyniwyd: 11/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Kate Harris

All parties should be expected (and monitored) to adhere to this policy

Yes

ID sylw: 86126

Derbyniwyd: 12/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Sandy McCaskie

N/A

Yes

ID sylw: 86360

Derbyniwyd: 22/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Professor David Hardiman

Again, the aims stated here are important, and should be treated as a priority.

Yes

ID sylw: 86701

Derbyniwyd: 29/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Bridgewater

But make it stronger. These are low-bar aspirations.

Other

ID sylw: 87061

Derbyniwyd: 03/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Judith Corless

Developers must be held to account to protect biodiversity. It should be considered as important as the actual housing.

Yes

ID sylw: 87097

Derbyniwyd: 03/02/2025

Ymatebydd: S Gardner

Careful practice needs to be put in place to prevent developers gaming the system through double counting.

Yes

ID sylw: 87430

Derbyniwyd: 08/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Cllr Andrew Day

None

Yes

ID sylw: 87604

Derbyniwyd: 09/02/2025

Ymatebydd: mrs susan morris

I agree

Yes

ID sylw: 88543

Derbyniwyd: 16/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Kathryn Lawry Kennedy

In looking at whether BNG in excess of 10% is desirable the plan should draw on the experience of other local authorities where a higher rate has been approved. Measuring BNG is a process involving both evidence and judgement, and the authorities need to be confident that they have the resources and expertise to review and interrogate BNG plans put forward by developers. There is otherwise a danger that this becomes another box-ticking exercise rather than a genuine commitment to enhance biodiversity. SDC and WDC should start now to develop a scheme of offsite biodiversity units within their areas.

Yes

ID sylw: 88801

Derbyniwyd: 17/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Erin Williams

In looking at whether BNG in excess of 10% is desirable the plan should draw on the experience of other local authorities where a higher rate has been approved. Measuring BNG is a process involving both evidence and judgement, and the authorities need to be confident that they have the resources and expertise to review and interrogate BNG plans put forward by developers. There is otherwise a danger that this becomes another box-ticking exercise rather than a genuine commitment to enhance biodiversity. SDC and WDC should start now to develop a scheme of offsite biodiversity units within their areas.

Yes

ID sylw: 88847

Derbyniwyd: 18/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Ida Marjorie Brown

Agree in principle

Yes

ID sylw: 88869

Derbyniwyd: 18/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Lucy Hartley

Who will ensure the 30yr protection?

Yes

ID sylw: 89094

Derbyniwyd: 19/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford upon Avon District Council

i agree

Other

ID sylw: 89173

Derbyniwyd: 19/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr nigel Freeth

dont build on any green belt land

No

ID sylw: 89220

Derbyniwyd: 19/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Suzanna Hughes

Purchasing of ‘biodiversity units’ as a way of ‘off-setting’ will never improve biodiversity. Supporting the existing biodiversity, safeguarding and supporting areas of higher biodiversity already in existence is crucial. Research shows that developers aren’t implementing the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they originally claim to.
This is a huge systemic issue and regulatory failure. In over 50% of cases the ‘net-gain’ exists only in on paper not in practice. Article
reference:
https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

Yes

ID sylw: 89284

Derbyniwyd: 19/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jon Knight

I would replace "Proposals should" with "Proposals must".

Other

ID sylw: 89383

Derbyniwyd: 20/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Tim Twynam

Unfortunately its unclear what this policy means in practice -it need some examples -otherwise I sense it will be used as a policy to stop new applications/ plans rather than a policy to improve and implement plans.

Other

ID sylw: 89434

Derbyniwyd: 20/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Simon Durk

The first section is all good. The get-out clause is disappointing, amounting to permission to damage the environment here and do something elsewhere. Offsetting has been shown not to be fully effective in air travel, and the net gain promised by HS2 is reported to be well below what is required. Will this be any better?

Yes

ID sylw: 89573

Derbyniwyd: 20/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Emily Carleton

Let's think bigger - up that percentage!

No

ID sylw: 89642

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Simon Cook

Why such a lack of ambition? Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain. The councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gainis inadequate given the scale of biodiversity loss locally, nationally and globally. We can do better!

No

ID sylw: 89873

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Emily Buxton-Woodcock

No. Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is not satisfied with the councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain. Stop destroying our planet.

Yes

ID sylw: 89898

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Stephen Browett

Completely agree.

No

ID sylw: 89930

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr O Johnson

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

ID sylw: 90070

Derbyniwyd: 22/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Catherine Hewson

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

Other

ID sylw: 90265

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Maria Giblin

Concern figures on paper do not materialise in real life. Purchasing biodiversity units will never offset improve biodiversity.

Other

ID sylw: 90269

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Dean Giblin

Purchasing 'biodiversity units' as a way of 'offsetting' will never improve biodiversity. It's crucial to support existing biodiversity and safeguard areas with higher biodiversity. Research shows developers aren't implementing the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they claim to. This is a systemic issue and regulatory failure, with over 50% of cases showing 'net-gain' only on paper, not in practice.
Article reference: https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

No

ID sylw: 90317

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Liz Stone

I understand Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is not satisfied with the councils’ intention to ‘explore opportunities’ for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

ID sylw: 90338

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Julia Gibson

I am not satisfied with the councils' intention to 'explore opportunities' for higher than the bare minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.
Local evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

Other

ID sylw: 90452

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Sheetal Tailor

Purchasing of 'biodiversity units' as a way of off-setting with not improve biodiversity. But, supporting and safeguarding existing biodiversity is crucial. There is scientific evidence that developers are not implementing the ecological and biodiversity improvements that they claim they would. Reference: https://wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost-nature-report/

No

ID sylw: 90556

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Gavin Simpson

This is unrealistic and does not solve the problem. Support existing biodiversity and safegurad it. When has any developer actually delevered on the false promises of biodeversity development? It's a cost and they do not invest. Stop lining pockets and start acting on previous promises.