Development proposals that would result in significant harm to biodiversity on a designated or proposed Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), Nature Reserve or Wildlife Garden (as shown on Figure 9 page 63) which cannot be avoided (through locating on an alternative site with less harmful impacts), adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort, compensated for, will be refused.

The ‘New Cross to Forest Hill’ Metropolitan SINC is identified as a Nature Improvement Area and development will not be supported which would damage the integrity of the corridor or impact on its nature conservation designation. Measures will be supported which would protect and enhance the distinct landscape character it affords and deliver a biodiversity ‘net gain’, improved public access to nature and better ecological management.

For more information and policy context please see the Crofton Park and Honour Oak Neighbourhood Plan