Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
NEB4: Landscaping and Biodiversity in New Developments
Proposals for new development must submit details on how existing landscaping will be protected, enhanced and integrated into the development.
New landscaping must be well planned taking into consideration:
- the outlook and amenity of existing and future residents,
- the safety of inhabitants,
- the practicalities of future management and maintenance,
- opportunities for biodiversity creation, and
- street scene and character.
Landscaping schemes should ensure that there is no residual land, which no one takes responsibility for, such as on the edge of development sites or house plots.
New developments must make connections to biodiversity features and habitat networks outside of the site, particularly through the use of a strong landscape framework and green infrastructure to strengthen and widen wildlife corridors.
Landscaping schemes should maximise their benefits to biodiversity by using locally appropriate native species wherever possible.
Integrated features for wildlife e.g. Swift, House Martin and bat boxes should be incorporated into all suitable buildings.
For more information please see the Local Plan