Recommendation 150

A multi-phase development, such as the Houlton urban extension in Rugby, can take a much wider consideration of how and where to provide habitats for species such as the great crested newt. This does not risk the creation of small pockets of green space which could lead to complaints from residents. 197 Where such a strategic approach is not possible owing to the size of a development, there are clear benefits to taking a strategic approach across a local area.