Paragraph 7 Landscape and ecological management plan

No part of the authorised development may commence until a LEMP for that part has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority following consultation by the undertaker with Natural England.

Any LEMP submitted for approval under sub-paragraph (1) must be in accordance with the outline LEMP and must demonstrate how a minimum biodiversity net gain of 60% for area habitat units, 20% for hedgerow units and 5% for watercourse units, calculated using the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs’ Statutory Biodiversity Metric (February 2024), or if this is withdrawn or replaced, a biodiversity metric approved by the local planning authority in consultation with the relevant statutory nature conservation body, will be delivered.

Any LEMP submitted must include a commitment to regularly share all relevant pre-construction, construction, and post-construction/operational survey and monitoring data in the appropriate formats with the relevant Local Environmental Records Centre(s) and relevant national/regional environmental recording schemes.

Any LEMP approved under sub-paragraph (1) must be implemented as approved and maintained throughout the operation of the relevant part of the authorised development to which the LEMP relates.