Question 5.1

1 of 4 in Ecology

Objective

To determine the ecological value of the site and surrounding area in order to maintain and enhance biodiversity (Note: "ecological value" includes locally, regionally and nationally important species).

Importance: Importance

Question

Will the ecological value of the site be protected or recreated to equal quality and or enhanced?

Targets and Justification

Best
Strategy produced by an ecologist (or equivalent) to enhance the ecological value of the site or recreate to a greater level of quality than previously present
Good
Strategy produced by an ecologist (or equivalent) to protect or recreate existing ecological value
Minimum
See relevant local authority standard and PPS9

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.