Paragraph 8 Ecological management strategy schemeF2I1

No stage of the authorised development shall commence until an ecological management strategy scheme for that stage, reflecting the survey results and ecological mitigation and enhancement measures included in the environmental statement (Chapter 9 of Volume 1A and Appendices 9.4–9.16 of Volume 1B), and including details of working methods, means of mitigation and restoration, has been submitted to and (after consultation by the relevant planning authority with Natural England in relation to measures necessary to avoid or mitigate significant effects on designated European sites) approved by the relevant planning authority.

The ecological management strategy scheme shall include an implementation timetable and give effect to the landscape and ecological management strategy plan where the F1landscape and ecological management strategy plan is applicable to that stage of the authorised development; and must be carried out as approved.