This policy lacks teeth and does not contain a method to quantify effects on biodiversity.

Overall we are pleased to note that matters of interest to us have been addressed and as such we consider the sound. We do however, have a few comments to make and suggested amendments for clarification purposes Policy ENV1 – Biodiversity We support the aims and objectives of this policy While reference to BAP habitats in the second paragraph is understood, these are also referred to as Priority Habitats.

Policy ENV1 – Biodiversity Generally the policy is well received and supported, subject to the comment below. Paragraph 5.296 correctly identifies the two international sites located within the Borough. However, it should be noted that development in the Borough could also impact on Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SPA. Areas of functionally linked land are potentially located in the Borough. This should be reflected in the wording of Policy ENV1 to avoid confusion.

The attached document outlines our concerns in Part 1, Section 4 that our Parishioners have found it extremely difficult to comment on the Plan. Thus we consider that question 4 is flawed as we do not have professional legal or planning knowledge. Part l also looks at the policies which we consider are UNSOUND. Part two of the attached document places objections to two sites in Kingsnorth Parish, S3 Court Lodge (page 50) and S4 Land north of Steeds Lane and Magpie Hall Road (page 55) which we c

Paragraph 5.296 Pg226 The Parish Council Supports this policy

Policy ENV1 – Biodiversity 5.30 In principal Policy ENV1 is supported. However, objection is raised to the following sentence: 'Where harm to biodiversity assets cannot be avoided, appropriate mitigation will be required on land that is suitably established prior to commencement of development….' 5.31 This is an unreasonable and inflexible approach to take since it does not necessarily follow that mitigation measures have to be in place before development can commence. An ecology asset ma

Paragraph 5.297 Pg226 The Parish Council Supports this policy

ENV 1p230 This policy is supported and considered sound.

Biodiversity: The Parish Council Supports this policy

Policy ENV1 – Biodiversity 3.27 In principal Policy ENV1 is supported. However, objection is raised to the following sentence: 'Where harm to biodiversity assets cannot be avoided, appropriate mitigation will be required on land that is suitably established prior to commencement of development….' 3.28 This is an unreasonable and inflexible approach to take since it does not necessarily follow that mitigation measures have to be in place before development can commence. An ecology asset ma