Policy information sourced from the Brent Local Plan
BGI2 Trees and Woodlands
Development with either existing trees on site or adjoining it that could affect trees will require:
- Submission of a BS5837 or equivalent tree survey detailing all tree(s) that are on, or adjoining the development site;
- In the case of major development to make provision for the planting and retention of trees on site. Where retention is agreed to not be possible, developers shall provide new trees to achieve equivalent canopy cover or a financial contribution for off-site tree planting of equivalent canopy cover will be sought. Replacement canopy cover will be measured as total canopy area of new trees at time of planting being equal to canopy area of existing mature trees proposed for removal.
- In the case of minor development which results in the loss of trees provision of appropriate replacements on site.
- Existing trees on site to be retained or proposed trees to be planted, to accord with the recommendations of BS5837 or equivalent;
- All agreed works to trees to accord with BS3998:2010.
For more information please see the Brent Local Plan