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Importance of LBAP in Planning: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

The Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) plays a crucial role in planning by ensuring that public authorities consider biodiversity conservation in their operations, as mandated by the NERC Duty. This involves using the LBAP to inform strategic decisions, align local development frameworks with biodiversity objectives, and identify areas for habitat restoration. Proper utilization of up-to-date biodiversity data supports sustainable development, aids in the enhancement of ecological networks, and delivers policies that prioritize a net gain in biodiversity. The integration of LBAP will be essential for future planning initiatives.

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Importance of LBAP in Planning: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

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  1. Why is the LBAP relevant to planning? Carl Simms Senior Environmental Planner Northamptonshire County Council

  2. NERC Duty Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - raise the profile of biodiversity “Every public authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity”

  3. www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/biodiversity/key-docs.htm#la

  4. RSS – include targets for restoration of priority habitats • LDF – be consistent with local biodiversity priorities and objectives (the LBAP) • Conserve habitats and species • Identify areas for restoration and enhancement

  5. PPS 9 • Plans and strategies should be based on accurate up to date biodiversity information • This includes using the LBAP as a basis for strategic decisions • Properly considering the impacts of biodiversity in DC decisions • Importance of developing networks • Soon to be reviewed and integrated with policy on open space and green infrastructure

  6. New PPS on Ecotowns • A glimpse of the future? • All development delivering a net gain

  7. Policy not in doubt • Same as all other policies you have to abide by • Not enough to just reference it • BAP makes it easier to do that job

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