Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan

NEB1: General Strategy for Biodiversity

Development proposals will be expected to apply the mitigation hierarchy of avoidance, mitigation and compensation.

Development proposals should result in net gains to biodiversity wherever possible.

The Council will seek the creation of new networks of biodiversity, as well as the extension, enhancement and active management of existing sites.

Opportunities to connect habitat fragments through the creation of stepping stones, using built form, vegetation or green areas will be assessed as part of all relevant applications.

When granting permission for any proposals that include measures to improve biodiversity, the Council will impose conditions or seek planning obligations that secure appropriate management regimes to deliver biodiversity gain in perpetuity.

For more information please see the Local Plan