| answer text |
<p>When considering all new transport infrastructure plans the Government assesses
the impact on the environment to ensure the right balance is struck between the expected
social and economic benefits and the impact on the natural environment.</p><p> </p><p>The
National Policy Statement for National Networks sets out the Government’s policy on
development of nationally significant infrastructure projects on the national road
and rail networks in England. The NPS is the primary basis for making decisions on
development consent applications and the guidance it provides recognizes that ancient
woodland is a valuable resource both for its diversity of species and for its longevity
as woodland.</p>
|
 |
