Part One: Spatial Strategy and Policies (Regulation 18)

Support

Representation ID: 659

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes this policy. We particularly welcome the reference to urban greening in 5a, 5b and 5c on green infrastructure.
5. Major development proposals should contribute to the greening of Dudley by:
a. including urban greening37 as a fundamental element of site and building design.
b. incorporating measures such as high-quality landscaping (including trees), other soft landscaping and planting, green roofs, green walls and sustainable drainage and conserving existing green spaces and natural resources.
c. optimising the use of multi-functional green infrastructure (including water features, green roofs and planting) for urban cooling, local flood risk management and to provide access to outdoor space and shading.
We recommend reference to NE’s GI Framework, particularly the Planning and Design Guide

Support

Representation ID: 660

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

We welcome the inclusion of this policy. A requirement for sustainable drainage that is nature-based and contributes to the site design for biodiversity could be made

Support

Representation ID: 661

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

We welcome the inclusion of this policy. A requirement for sustainable drainage that is nature-based and contributes to the site design for biodiversity could be made

Support

Representation ID: 662

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

POLICY DLP 41 - Natural England welcomes the inclusion of this policy, particularly points that relate this to landscaping and the use of trees and other natural environment features.
c. use of trees and other planting in landscaping schemes will be required throughout Dudley, to provide for the shading of amenity areas, buildings and streets, mitigate against poor air quality and help connect fragmented habitats and protect and support biodiversity networks.

Comment

Representation ID: 663

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes the inclusion of this policy. Air quality is also major threat to habitats and species. Many ecological sites are exceeding their critical loads and levels for ammonia, nitrogen deposition and acid deposition. We advise that the policy is amended to ensure that new
Page 6 of 9
development does not contribute to the further deterioration of habitats and species due to air pollution.

Support

Representation ID: 664

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes the inclusion of this policy. We welcome the inclusion of point 2 which states:
Preference will be given to systems that contribute to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and green infrastructure in the wider area.

Support

Representation ID: 665

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England very much welcomes the inclusion of a policy on Green Infrastructure. The Green Network may form a part of the GI network but it could be wider than described in the policy. We recommend a wider GI policy, supported by the production of a Green Infrastructure Strategy and delivery plan which should form part of the Local Plan evidence base. We would also recommend that all major developments are informed by a GI Plan, design codes and best practice in its implementation alongside developers. London is a case study of good practice - urban_greening_and_bng_design_guide_march_2021.pdf (london.gov.uk).
We recommend that the council utilises Natural England’s Green Infrastructure Framework: Green Infrastructure Home (naturalengland.org.uk).
The GI Framework sets out standards for:
• Green infrastructure
• Accessible greenspace
• Urban nature recovery
• Urban greening factor
• Urban tree cover.
The council could use the GI Mapping Tool produced by NE and available online. Natural England would welcome further discussions with Dudley Council on this matter.

Support

Representation ID: 666

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

NE welcomes the inclusions of this policy

Support

Representation ID: 667

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

NE welcomes the inclusion of this policy

Support

Representation ID: 668

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes the inclusion of this policy. We recommend reference to the Accessible Natural Greenspace standards set out in our GI Framework