Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy SPD EXE25-095

January 22, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... approved the revised Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document to help avoid harm to the Special Protection Areas as a result of development.

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Purpose

Following public consultation, to approve the adoption of the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy.

Decision

The Executive Resolved

That  (i)    the consultation responses to the consultation on changes to the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Areas Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), together with responses from officers and recommendations, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be carefully considered; and

          (ii)   the revised Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Areas Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document in Appendix 2 to the report be approved.

Reason: To help avoid harm to the Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as a result of development.

Related Meeting

Executive - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.00 pm on January 22, 2026

Supporting Documents

EXE25-095 Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy SPD.pdf
EXE25-095 Appendix 1 - Consultation Statement Avoidance Strategy SPD 2025.pdf
EXE25-095 Appendix 2 - SPA Avoidance Strategy Update 2025_September.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Jan 2026
Effective from31 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes