Biodiversity Adaption in PlymouthKathryn DeeneyPlymouth City Council

Context A third of Plymouth designated as green space and surrounded by protected landscapes.

Contains mix of habitats, protected species and notable plant and invertebrate interest.

Number of measures to reduce our contribution to Climate Change.5ha per Plymothian only 1.6ha available

Methods to encourage adaption Reduce direct impacts and enhance sites.Increase resilience.

Reduce Direct Impact Net Gain for biodiversity as a result of development.

Quantity and / or Quality

Policy requirement within Core Strategy.

Biodiversity Targets within AAP

Site specific Biodiversity Budgets to demonstrate a net gain is achieved.

Biodiversity Budget

Increased Resilience - NetworksFacilitate wildlife movement across the City.

Corridors, Stepping Stones and Buffers

City scale version of Nature Map

Protected through the planning systemCore Strategy Policy 19

Developed with DBRC

Doesnt prohibit development, but design must encompass the network function.

Biodiversity Network

Integrating Biodiversity Adaption Sustainable Neighbourhood AssessmentsIntegrated amongst housing, transport, economics

Evidence for Site Allocations DPDAllocation of green space

Biodiversity Resource, Connectivity, Accessibility.

Neighbourhoods scored and improvements identified.

Delivery through Planning Applications Management Practices.

Neighbourhood Example

Next Steps Sub Regional Approach

Next Steps Sub Regional ApproachNeighbourhood level to sub regional levelGreen Infrastructure plan for Plymouth and the sub region.