Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26082
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Woodland Trust
The policy is silent on the impact of extensions on existing trees. We recommend a presumption in
favour of the retention and enhancement of existing trees, woodland, and hedgerow cover on
development sites. We further request that where there is an unavoidable loss of trees on site, that an appropriate number of suitable replacement trees will be required to be planted.
We commend the wording used in the Rushmoor SPD on Home improvements and extensions (December 2019): "Wherever possible, development should retain garden trees and landscaping features that make a positive contribution to the residential environment. As well as providing a pleasant residential environment, trees and gardens contribute towards biodiversity and health and well-being and can also help screen or soften the visual impact of a new extension and help to integrate it with the surroundings."
The policy is silent on the impact of extensions on existing trees. We recommend a presumption in
favour of the retention and enhancement of existing trees, woodland, and hedgerow cover on
development sites. We further request that where there is an unavoidable loss of trees on site, that an appropriate number of suitable replacement trees will be required to be planted.
We commend the wording used in the Rushmoor SPD on Home improvements and extensions (December 2019): "Wherever possible, development should retain garden trees and landscaping features that make a positive contribution to the residential environment. As well as providing a pleasant residential environment, trees and gardens contribute towards biodiversity and health and well-being and can also help screen or soften the visual impact of a new extension and help to integrate it with the surroundings."
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27149
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Westfield Parish Council
See point 207 in the attached submission.
Please see attached document for the full submission from Westfield Parish Council.