Biodiversity records
Many planning applications require the submission of ecological information. The council supports the best practice approach of sharing this ecological information with the local biodiversity records centre - SEWBReC (South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre).
This approach improves the quality of information for future applications. Applicants and their ecologists are therefore strongly advised to include this clause within their contract:
"Applicants or their consultants agree to proactively share with SEWBReC any biodiversity records made during the process of ecological appraisal at the same time as report submission to the Local Planning Authority. The council considers all parts of ecological reports submitted to it as part of the planning process which are not specifically marked as sensitive, to be in the public domain."
Members of the public are also encouraged to submit records of plants and animals, including invasive non-native species, that they spot around Swansea. This helps to build a better picture of the distribution of species across Swansea, which then aids the council in decision-making.
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