Biodiversity and Thames Basin Heath SPA

A wide variety of valuable wildlife habitats exists in the borough. This diverse range of habitats aids the survival of numerous species of flora and fauna, as well as enhancing the character and appearance of the rural environment.

SANG application procedure

Steps Strategic SANG Procedure     Third Party SANG procedure
STEP ONE Contact the Council to establish there is sufficient capacity for the Strategic SANG to mitigate the proposed development
(planning.policy@RBWM.gov.uk)		 Contact the Private SANG owner / manager to secure formal / legal agreement for SANG mitigation
STEP TWO Submit planning application with confirmation of Strategic SANG capacity Submit application with a binding Third Party SANG agreement to demonstrate SANG has been secured
STEP THREE Enter into a s106 Agreement with the Royal Borough to secure SANG and SAMM payment upon commencement of the development Enter into a s106 Agreement with the Royal Borough, drafted on the basis that an agreement has already been entered into with the Third Party SANG owner and the SANG contribution paid direct to that party (evidence of this Third Party agreement will be annexed to the s106 agreement with the Council) and securing SAMM contributions upon commencement of the development, paid direct to the Council.    
STEP FOUR  Planning application decision issued. Planning application decision issued
STEP FIVE If planning permission is granted, implement in accordance with the s106 agreement and planning conditions attached to the decision notice If planning permission is granted, implement in accordance with the s106 agreement and planning conditions attached to the decision notice

The submission of a request for Pre-application advice is recommended to establish the process and requirements prior to the submission of a formal planning application Requesting pre-application advice.