Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council

Risk Assessment
10.40 Given that the TBHSPA is given protection by European law, the risk to it over the plan
period is considered low. This assumes however that the unproven regulations
avoidance measures work. The Council will have to continue to be satisfied that any
new development in the Borough over the plan period is not likely to have a significant
effect on the TBHSPA. The Council’s strategy will continue to be reviewed, in
consultation with Natural England over the plan period.
Conclusion
Risk ID Description Probability Severity
IDPR030
Regulations avoidance measures are
not proven to work
10.41 At the current time, the provision of SANGS within the Borough is preventing new
development in the Borough from having a significant effect on the TBHSPA. The
quality and amount of SANGS within the Borough will continue to be monitored and the
Council’s strategy reviewed in regard to the TBHSPA over the plan period.
Natural and semi-natural green space
Existing conditions
10.42 Natural and semi-natural green space includes woodlands, urban forestry, scrub,
grasslands (e.g. downlands, commons, meadows), wetlands, open and running water
and wastelands. Semi natural green space also includes SANGS although the function
and management of these spaces is different to that of semi-natural green spaces
generally. Such spaces have a role to play in wildlife conservation, encouraging
biodiversity, and environmental education and awareness.
High
High
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Runnymede IDP DRAFT – February 2013