All Local Authorities have a duty to consider the conservation of biodiversity (natural environment) when determining a planning application. Government planning policies for biodiversity are set out in Planning Policy Statement 9 – Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (PPS9)
As part of 1APP (National Application Form), the submission of a biodiversity survey and report is listed in ‘Local Planning Application Requirements’ – Further information is included in the Validation Of Planning Applications Guidance for Local Planning Authorities published by DCLG in December 2007
Most of the Hampshire Local Planning Authorities (under the umbrella group of HIPOG) have adopted a joint working approach to the local requirements. All Local Authorities in Hampshire have identified the submission of a biodiversity survey and report as a requirement for certain application types