Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

ENV12 - SITES OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE AND POTENTIAL SITES OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE

Development and land use change likely to have an adverse effect on a Site of Nature Conservation Importance identified on the Proposals Map will not be permitted unless it can be clearly demonstrated that there are reasons for the proposal which outweigh the need to safeguard the nature conservation value of the site. In all cases where development or land use change is permitted which would damage the nature conservation value of the site, such damage will be kept to a minimum. Where appropriate, the Council will consider the use of conditions and/or planning obligations to provide appropriate suitable measures.

In considering development proposals and land use change that are likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of a potential Site of Nature Conservation Importance identified on the Proposals Map, the Council will consult and have regard to the views of the Surrey Wildlife Trust on the impact of the proposal and any nature conservation value of the site.

For more information please see the Local Plan