The report sets out the purpose of the Local
Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), describing the role of the
strategy in agreeing priorities for nature’s recovery across
Lancashire. It explains how, on completion, the LNRS will map the
most valuable existing areas for nature across the County as well
as identify those new areas where habitats can be created or
strengthened to improve connectivity and enhance
biodiversity.
Whilst Lancashire County Council is responsible for the preparation
of the strategy Lancaster City Council is identified as a
supporting authority, responsible for assisting the County Council
in identifying local priorities and importantly in providing
approval of the strategy for wider consultation at its draft stage
and again prior to its publication.
The regulations state that the supporting authorities will be given
28 days to grant this approval. In view of the limited time for
approval it is requested that the respective decisions are
delegated to the Chief Officer of Planning and Climate Change to
approve the LNRS on behalf of the Council. This Cabinet report
seeks to secure the process for these approvals through a
Recommendation of the Portfolio Holder.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/08/2024
Service(s): Planning & Climate Change;
Decision due: 10 September 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member with particular responsibility for Environmental Services
Contact: Rebecca Richards, Planning Policy Officer Email: rrichards@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582591.
Consultation process
The Strategy will be subject to public
consultation. This can not take place until this Council
agrees.
Are there any climate change implications?: The Strategy looks to strengthen and protect habitats and ecological networks across the County. It will help improve natures resilience to the impacts of climate change by providing more opportunities for wildlife to thrive and travel.