Pseudotectonic Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 ---- https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=latest-news&id=KA-04921 The only way forward (other than stopping) might actually be applying for planning. The council hinted at how you can gain planning permission, that is to "show a Biodiversity Net Gain". Which means, if the operator actually invests and build a site that can show Biodiversity Net Gain, the environmental concern is dealt with. It is very hard to achieve, as they say, but not impossible. So if they can design a game site that improves biodiversity, and have some consultant do an environmental assessment on such a design, then it could be approved, in theory. It is all decided by policies, if you follow the policies, they will have to approve. At least as far as the environmental concern goes. Of course, it takes money. With enough money, this is not an impossible situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 25 minutes ago, Pseudotectonic said: ---- https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=latest-news&id=KA-04921 The only way forward (other than stopping) might actually be applying for planning. The council hinted at how you can gain planning permission, that is to "show a Biodiversity Net Gain". Which means, if the operator actually invests and build a site that can show Biodiversity Net Gain, the environmental concern is dealt with. It is very hard to achieve, as they say, but not impossible. So if they can design a game site that improves biodiversity, and have some consultant do an environmental assessment on such a design, then it could be approved, in theory. It is all decided by policies, if you follow the policies, they will have to approve. At least as far as the environmental concern goes. Of course, it takes money. With enough money, this is not an impossible situation. BNG can also be achieved offsite as well, and in extremis by buying credits, or paying for another organisation to make improvements. A modest biodiversity surcharge on a game day fee would do it. Pseudotectonic and bigM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfoxhound Posted Monday at 05:29 Share Posted Monday at 05:29 https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=latest-news&id=KA-04921 Rogerborg and DanBow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rj1986 Posted Monday at 10:14 Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 10:14 So to summarise: - No planning permission - SSSI land - Skirt around the rules, trying to use loopholes - Owners with a dubious history of running a business It's not often i side with the local council - but this one seems pretty open and shut Colin Allen, Lozart, Tommikka and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted Monday at 10:42 Share Posted Monday at 10:42 26 minutes ago, rj1986 said: So to summarise: - No planning permission - SSSI land - Skirt around the rules, trying to use loopholes - Owners with a dubious history of running a business It's not often i side with the local council - but this one seems pretty open and shut And top up with a bit of ‘what-a-boutary’ mrfoxhound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfoxhound Posted Monday at 14:16 Share Posted Monday at 14:16 4 hours ago, rj1986 said: So to summarise: - No planning permission - SSSI land - Skirt around the rules, trying to use loopholes - Owners with a dubious history of running a business It's not often i side with the local council - but this one seems pretty open and shut i wont be surprised if they start claiming the council has it out for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted Monday at 15:26 Moderators Share Posted Monday at 15:26 1 hour ago, mrfoxhound said: i wont be surprised if they start claiming the council has it out for them Galvatron, DanBow, mrfoxhound and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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