Whilst the wording to Policy PEN2 is admirable, it is important to separate the functional aspects of blue infrastructure. Its management can be expanded to support the delivery of new development subject to agreement with the relevant authorities, namely the LLFA, EA and IDB. Policy PEN2 should not reference the evidence base document, 'Portishead GBI Evidence Base Report' in its wording as the Evidence Base Report itself is not subject to any change/modification through the Examination process

The Portishead Neighbourhood Development Plan appears to be a thoroughly researched and generally positive document that reflects local aspirations for the area and is underpinned by robust evidence in relation to the natural environment. As described in the draft Plan, Portishead Parish has a distinctive and varied landscape character and landscape setting that affords numerous and expansive views that contribute to its unique sense of place. The Parish also contains a rich and diverse natural

We welcome the inclusion of Policy PEN2 Portishead's Green and Blue Infrastructure. Wessex Water support the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to manage flood risk, sewer flooding and improve water quality and provide biodiversity and amenity benefits. Appropriately designed SuDS can form part of the Green and Blue Infrastructure Network. Best practice is to mimic the natural state of the site prior to development, installing Sustainable Drainage Systems can help achieve this. SuDs are

I am very concerned about the land close to Weston Big Wood being earmarked for development. This is the land between and near The Downs and Weston Big Wood. This is a ridiculous location. It would do harm to the existing wildlife, even if the wood itself not subject to development, any adjacent development would do untold damage. The area is currently used extensively for walkers and dog walkers. The area further down, below any proposed development is protected from rain flow etc. due to the e

All green belt must be protected. if development is required should be on brown field sites. particular importance in areas around weston big wood