Issue - decisions

Biodiversity Net Gain Policy

24/01/2024 - Biodiversity Net Gain - Policy and Actions (Key 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.