Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Planning Policy Committee:   a)    Agreed that the responses set out in Appendix A of the report be submitted to DEFRA as the Council’s official response to the Government’s consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. b)    Agreed that the responses set out in Appendix B of the report be submitted to DEFRA as the Council’s official response to the Government’s consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects c)     Delegated to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services authority to make any necessary minor editorial and presentational changes to the responses prior to their submission.