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Preferred Options 2025
Do you agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-36 - Protection of Sites, Habitats and Species?
Representation ID: 98904
Received: 06/03/2025
Respondent: Swifts Local Network: Swifts & Planning Group
In summary, the current references to biodiversity in chapter 11 are very welcome, but please consider building-dependent wildlife such as red-listed bird species which inhabit buildings in South Warwickshire, especially significant here due to the number of unmodernised older buildings which have a greater tendency to host these species.
Therefore, please add: Swift bricks are a universal nest brick for small bird species and should be installed in new developments including extensions, in accordance with best-practice guidance such as BS 42021 or CIEEM. Artificial nest cups for house martins may be proposed instead of swift bricks where recommended by ecologist.
