Decision details

Matter for Decision:

Response to DEFRA consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain

Why the decision had to be made (and any alternative options):

DEFRA are carrying out consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain between 11^th January and 4^th April 2022 which the Council should respond to.

The Executive Councillor’s decision(s):

To confirm that the consultation response set out in Appendix 1 of this decision should be made.

Link to Appendix 1 can be viewed at the link below: 

https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13493

Reasons for the decision:

To provide the views of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council on the technical delivery options for Biodiversity Net Gain from November 2023.

Scrutiny consideration:

The Chair and Spokespersons of Planning and Transport Scrutiny Committee were consulted prior to the action being authorised.

Report:

A report detailing the background and financial considerations can be viewed at the link below:  https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13493

Conflicts of interest:

None identified

Comments:

No comments were received.