Paragraph 4 Pre–commencement biodiversity mitigation strategyI1

No part of the pre–commencement works may be carried out until a pre–commencement biodiversity mitigation strategy has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.

The pre–commencement biodiversity mitigation strategy submitted pursuant to sub–paragraph (1) must contain details of mitigation measures required to protect protected habitats and species, non–statutory designated sites and other habitats and species of principal importance during the pre–commencement works.

The pre–commencement biodiversity mitigation strategy must be implemented as approved under sub–paragraph (1).