Policy information sourced from Sevenoaks Core Strategy

SP 11 Biodiversity

The biodiversity of the District will be conserved and opportunities sought for enhancement to ensure no net loss of biodiversity.

Sites designated for biodiversity value will be protected with the highest level of protection given to nationally designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest, followed by Local Wildlife Sites and sites of local importance for biodiversity. Designated sites will be managed with the primary objective of promoting biodiversity whilst also providing for appropriate levels of public access.

Opportunities will be sought for the enhancement of biodiversity through the creation, protection, enhancement, extension and management of sites and through the maintenance and, where possible, enhancement of a green infrastructure network to improve connectivity between habitats.

For more information please see the Core Strategy