Paragraph 30 Honeycomb worm translocation strategyI1

England and Wales

(1)

No part of the authorised development shall be commenced until a written strategy for the translocation of the honeycomb worm (Sabellaria alveolata) has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority in consultation with Natural Resources Wales.

(2)

The honeycomb worm translocation strategy is to provide for—

(a)

a method statement for the translocation effort;

(b)

identification of temporary or permanent receptor sites;

(c)

translocation of casts to encourage future settlement to locations around the new seawalls;

(d)

provision of rockpools and features similar to bio-blocks to provide biodiversity offset; and

(e)

further remedial action to be implemented in the event of an unsuccessful translocation programme or a detrimental effect upon the adjacent undisturbed honeycomb worm reef.

(3)

The approved honeycomb worm translocation strategy and any measures under it are to be implemented and maintained during construction and operation of the authorised development.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 30 in force at 30.6.2015, see art. 1