Publication Plan April 2024

Object

Representation ID: 5957

Received: 29/05/2024

Respondent: Natural England

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

The plan is not sound or legally compliant due to the impacts of Air Quality in relation to internationally designated nature conservation sites. We agree with the conclusion of the Habitats Regulation Assessment that for those European sites in the area of search with features sensitive to air pollution, adverse effects on their integrity, alone or in-combination, cannot be ruled out due to this lack of evidence.Once evidence is provided and an assessment is made, amendments are likely to be then required to reflect any new evidence informed approaches that deal with the air quality impacts upon these European designated sites is progressed. A statement of common ground between parties should reflect this.

Object

Representation ID: 5960

Received: 29/05/2024

Respondent: Natural England

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

The Habitat Regulation Assessment has been unable to rule out impacts on Habitats Sites due to a lack of evidence so the plan is not legally compliant. Further evidence needs to be collected and the Habitats Regulation Assessment should assess potential air quality impacts. Natural England will continue dialogue with the Partnership including South Staffordshire Council and proposes to record progress on the air quality issues through a statement of common ground with the Council. Agree with the conclusion of the Habitat Regulation Assessment that adverse effects on their integrity, alone or in-combination, cannot be ruled out due to lack of evidence.

Support

Representation ID: 5963

Received: 29/05/2024

Respondent: Natural England

In terms of Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation and recreational impacts, the Local Plan does comply with the Duty to Co-operate.