Policy DM25 - Trees and Woodlands
Object
Development Management Submission Document
Representation ID: 32713
Received: 13/07/2013
Respondent: Ms G Yeadell
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Above paragraphs infer trees lost to development must be replaced by same of equivalent value. In practice this doesn't occur, for example at Etheldore Avenue development oaks with Tree Preservation Orders were replaced by minute samplings - 'sticks'. Replacement of lost woodland to development in the "same landscape area", logically is unlikely to occur.
Paragraph 4.14-4.15, Policy DM25
Above paragraphs infer trees lost to development must be replaced by same of equivalent value. In practice this doesn't occur, for example at Etheldore Avenue development oaks with Tree Preservation Orders were replaced by minute samplings - 'sticks'. Replacement of lost woodland to development in the "same landscape area", logically is unlikely to occur.
Support
Development Management Submission Document
Representation ID: 32728
Received: 17/07/2013
Respondent: Rayleigh Town Council
The Town Council feel this appears muddled. We feel that the paragraph starting " reading conditions will also be attached... should read " Conditions will be attached to planning permissions to encourage the proper management of these important trees and woodlands, where appropriate. Additionally,the completion of a legal agreement will be required to secdure the provision of replacement trees and woodlands of equivalent value and/or area as appropriate, and to ensure the future management of these features.
The Town Council feel this appears muddled. We feel that the paragraph starting " reading conditions will also be attached... should read " Conditions will be attached to planning permissions to encourage the proper management of these important trees and woodlands, where appropriate. Additionally,the completion of a legal agreement will be required to secdure the provision of replacement trees and woodlands of equivalent value and/or area as appropriate, and to ensure the future management of these features.