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Comment

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 12028

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Emma Thompson

Representation Summary:

a paragraph be added to the justification of Policy ENV1 that states the process by which Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation are identified and selected. This should describe the role and membership of the Local Sites Partnership, reference the Birmingham and Black Country Local Sites Selection Guidance document, and outline the process by which recommendations are received, considered and endorsed by the Local Sites
Partnership. The addition of this paragraph will provide clarity and transparency for all stakeholders including LPA officers, developers and members of the public.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 13671

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 10.10 regarding networks for nature should also specifically include reference to canals in current use and canals being restored as part of Nature Recovery Networks.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 13673

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 10.29 refers to the possible threat to the Cannock Extension Canal from traffic movements – to make this clearer please amend the wording to refer to road traffic (on major roads in the vicinity) rather than to the boating traffic, which at present levels appears to be having a positive impact on the relevant species.

Comment

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 21327

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

Representation Summary:

Justification
Comment: WTBBC request that a paragraph be added to the justification of Policy ENV1 that states the process by which Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation are identified and selected. This should describe the role and membership of the Local Sites Partnership, reference the Birmingham and Black Country Local Sites Selection Guidance document, and outline the process by which recommendations are received, considered and endorsed by the Local Sites Partnership. The addition of this paragraph will provide clarity and transparency for all stakeholders including LPA officers, developers and members of the public.

Support

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 21328

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

Representation Summary:

Justification 10.10
Support: WTBBC support the recognition of the important role the Black Country can play in helping species migrate and adapt to climate change as their existing habitats are rendered unsuitable, and that it is very important to increase the ability of landscapes and their ecosystems to adapt in response to changes in the climate by increasing the range, extent, and connectivity of habitats. Furthermore, WTBBC support reference to the emerging Black Country Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and the assertion that species dispersal will be aided whilst fragmentation and weakening of wildlife sites and wildlife corridors by development will be opposed.
10.11
Support: WTBBC support the BCA’s commitment to meeting their “Biodiversity Duty” under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) and to delivering the principles of the NPPF by proactively protecting, restoring and creating a richer and more sustainable wildlife and geology.

10.12
Support: WTBBC support the BCA’s commitment to partnerships’ work to identify, map, and regularly review the priorities for protection and improvement throughout the Black Country, in accordance with the emerging Black Country Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and that this will be used to inform planning decisions.

Comment: WTBBC request that the Birmingham and Black Country Local Nature Partnership is added to the list of partnerships in paragraph 10.12.