New development will be required to protect and enhance existing natural features of sites, enhance biodiversity and support the biodiversity network and aspirations identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan. All development should provide, as a minimum, a net biodiversity gain of 10% as set out in the Environment Bill (or as superseded).

Provision of appropriate species-related measures will be required, including, for example, swift bricks, bat and owl boxes and the incorporation of native species into landscaping schemes.

Opportunities should also be taken by developers and landowners to

For more information, please visit the Gravenhurst Neighbourhood Plan