Issue - meetings

Sally Panayi, Planning Assistant presented the application to the Committee in relation to the creation and management of three wildlife ponds on farmland as part of a conservation strategy.  Detailed information on each of the proposed ponds was given to the Committee and the following points made;

-        The aim of the Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull great crested newt conservation strategy is to create and increase habitat for known newt populations to compensate for the loss of biodiversity as a result of development on other sites in the area.

-        360 diggers would be used for construction and would be able to access the site.

-        The ponds would have a maximum depth of 0.5 metres so no lifesaving equipment would be necessary.

Debate

Moving into debate, the Committee all agreed that the proposed scheme was excellent.  The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Mark Cargill and was seconded by Councillor Adrian Warwick.  A vote was held, and the Committee voted unanimously in favour of the application.

Resolved

That the Regulatory Committee authorises the grant of planning permission for the creation and management of 3 no. wildlife ponds on farmland as part of the Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull great crested newt conservation strategy at Oversley Hill Farm, Oversley Green, Alcester, subject to the Page 11 Page 1 of 10 Agenda Item 3 conditions and for the reasons contained within Appendix B of the report of the Strategic Director for Communities.