Public figure
Natural England
Government adviser for the natural environment (statutory consultee)
Natural England is the government's statutory adviser on the natural environment in England. It advises on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, which are protected as a Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and SSSI.
Where they stand
!Has concernsNatural England did not object to the site, but asked for stronger safeguards for the Pebblebed Heaths, including a natural buffer along the B3179 and double the usual SANG (alternative green space) provision.
Therefore, even though this is a Regulation 19 consultation, this is the first time that Natural England has had opportunity to comment on this site.Natural England response to the East Devon Regulation 19 Local Plan consultation (ref. 502724) · 2025-03-28
Natural England therefore recommends that the policy should require a natural buffer in the northeast of the site along the B3179 road.Natural England response to the East Devon Regulation 19 Local Plan consultation (ref. 502724) · 2025-03-28
Natural England would suggest adopting a higher ratio of 16ha per 1000 on this siteNatural England response to the East Devon Regulation 19 Local Plan consultation (ref. 502724) · 2025-03-28
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