Biodiversity Net Gain - Policy and Actions (Key Decision)

January 23, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
Full council record

Decision

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)     
adopt and publish definitions of what constitutes
‘significant enhancement’ within mandatory BNG calculations as set out in Section 2 and
Appendix A to the report;

b)     
adopt and publish interim definitions to be used for
‘strategic significance’ within mandatory BNG calculations as set out in Section 2 and
Appendix B to the report;

c)     
approve for a ‘call for sites –
expressions of interest’ exercise to be undertaken;
and
d)   
approve for officers to make an application for
Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) to be considered for
Responsible Body status.

Supporting Documents

23.01.24 - Biodiversity Net Gain - Appendix B.pdf
23.01.24 - Biodiversity Net Gain - Policy and Actions.pdf
23.01.24 - Biodiversity Net Gain - Appendix A.pdf
23.01.24 - Biodiversity Net Gain - Appendix B - Focal Areas Plan.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Jan 2024
Subject to call-inYes