Decision details

Biodiversity Net Gain - Policy and Actions (Key Decision)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

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.

Report author: Matt Lamb

Publication date: 24/01/2024

Date of decision: 23/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 23/01/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 30/01/2024

Accompanying Documents: