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Proposal for Local Nature Reserves
Meeting: 08/01/2018 - Cabinet (Item 60)
60 Proposal for Local Nature Reserves PDF 111 KB
(Cabinet Decision)
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 - LNR Churchwood and Robsack Existing Proposed Extension, item 60 PDF 1 MB
- Appendix 2 - Pondswood LNR Designation Map2 414c, item 60 PDF 1 MB
Minutes:
The Environment and Natural Resources Manager presented the report of the Assistant Director, Environment and Place, which sought approval to proceed with the legal process for declaring Ponds Wood Local Wildlife Site a Local Nature Reserve. It was also proposed to extend the boundary of Churchwood Local Nature Reserve to include the area known as Robsack Meadow.
The council had a long standing commitment to maintain open spaces in the borough and safeguard biodiversity and important habitats. There were currently 7 local nature reserves (LNR) in the borough.
Natural England had had been consulted on the proposals and supported the approach set out in the report. Following the cabinet meeting, the council would complete the legal process by registering the declaration with Natural England, advertising the proposals in an appropriate local paper and allowing the public to inspect the declaration and the boundary map free of charge. A copy of the press notice will also be available on the council’s website. The press notice would be for public information and will not be the commencement of public consultation.
Councillor Fitzgerald moved the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Lee.
RESOLVED (unanimously) that:
1. Delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Environment and Place and the Chief Legal officer to proceed with the legal process for Local Nature Reserve declaration of Ponds Wood and the extension of Churchwood Local Nature Reserve, under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (as amended), and;
2. Publish a declaration notice in the local press and on the council’s web site to allow the public to inspect the declaration and the boundary map free of charge and send a copy of the declaration to Natural England.
Reason for Recommendations:
The Council has had a long standing ambition to declare Ponds Wood a Local Nature Reserve and to extend the boundary of Churchwood Local Nature Reserve to include the area known as Robsack Meadow.
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