Question reference: S6W-09122
- Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 15 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 28 June 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme should provide net gain/positive effects for biodiversity, and, if it considers that this should be the case, how it will be ensured that any such outcome is delivered.
Answer
The Scottish Government encourages local authorities to deliver flood risk management actions that deliver multiple benefits, including for biodiversity. Securing positive effects for biodiversity is one of six statutory outcomes for our forthcoming National Planning Framework.
Falkirk Council has considered the potential impact of flood defence works and opportunities to enhance biodiversity through the option appraisal and decision-making processes. Progress against sustainability and environmental goals is reported to the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme Project Board on a regular basis.