At the moment, enhancement proposals must go through the same licensing application system as development plans and other activities. Appreciate the need for rigorous assessment of any potentially harmful activities, but could the process be adapted for activities designed to enhance/restore biodiversity? Related to other discussion thread on enhancement opportunities as part of planning practice. A conversation about this with NRW/WG would be very welcome.
At the moment, enhancement proposals must go through the same licensing application system as development plans and other activities. Appreciate the need for rigorous assessment of any potentially harmful activities, but could the process be adapted for activities designed to enhance/restore biodiversity? Related to other discussion thread on enhancement opportunities as part of planning practice. A conversation about this with NRW/WG would be very welcome.