Written question WQ83943
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What assessment has the Minister made of the potential impact of the Natural Resources Wales's advice to planning authorities for planning applications affecting phosphorus-sensitive river special areas of conservation prior to the issuing of the guidance?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
As the guidance was issued by Natural Resources Wales it was not for the Welsh Government to undertake a prior assessment of its impact. Local planning authorities have since been asked to report to the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Management Oversight Group on the extent phosphate considerations are affecting town and country planning. The issue is known to be requiring additional work for plan preparation and delaying the determination of planning applications in affected areas. A report has been prepared and is due to be reported to the next meeting on 6 December 2021.