Issue details
Response to the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy public consultation stage.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/10/2025
Decision due: 15 Oct 2025 by Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw
Contact: Javier Guerrero, Planning Policy Officer Email: [email protected].
Consultation process
CBC officers from planning policy, development
management, climate, greenspace and trees teams have been working
collaboratively with GLNP for several months providing feedback on
maps and measures to design the LNRS.
Nicola Hillary, Partnership Manager of Gloucestershire Local Nature
Partnership presented at Planning Liaison Member Working Group
(PLMWG) during 2025 where Cabinet Member and other elected members
had the opportunity to provide comments on the same topics.
The draft LNRS now in public consultation positively addressed our
local comments related to policy prioritization, flexibility in
verge and tree management to suit urban contexts, and a balanced
approach to native and non-native species. Our comments also
addressed the delivery of woodland creation, wildlife corridors,
and canopy cover targets, especially in smaller developments. We
also suggested improvements to sustainable drainage strategies,
garden biodiversity guidance, and to include soil sampling.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Buildings Control has been kept
informed of progress.
Finance Comments: Not required. This is a technical planning policy consultation.
Decisions
- 15/10/2025 - Response to the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy public consultation stage.
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