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Object

Representation ID: 25779

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: RSPB

At the Issues and Options stage, we made a representation (24740) to include a further line:
k) to incorporate integrated swift-bricks.
We respectfully ask that this is included. Swift-bricks are inexpensive (c£20) and their inclusion will benefit a species that has undergone rapid decline within urban environments in the last 25 years. Such wording is not without precedent. The Hackney proposed submission local plan (Policy LP47d) asks that "all development proposals with an eaves height of 7 metres and above are required to provide nesting boxes for swifts..."

We consider that this additional simple measure will provide further enhancement.