Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Local Development Framework - Core Strategy 2007
CS 3: Biodiversity
The biodiversity of Epsom and Ewell will be conserved and enhanced through the support for measures which meet the objectives of national and local biodiversity action plans in terms of species and habitat.
Sites that are designated for their nature conservation attributes will be afforded protection appropriate to their designation.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Ancient Woodland will be afforded the highest level of protection. Development which harms the scientific interest of these areas will not be permitted.
Development that would harm Grade 2, Grade 3 SNCIs or Local Nature Reserves will not be permitted unless:
- suitable mitigation measures are put in place, and
- it has been demonstrated that the benefits of a development would outweigh the harm caused.
Elsewhere, development that is detrimental to the Borough’s biodiversity will be minimised, and where it does take place, adequate mitigating measures should be provided. Wherever possible, new development should contribute positively towards the Borough’s biodiversity.
For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Core Strategy 2007