Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
NEB5: Ancient Woodland, Protected Trees and Hedgerows
Development proposals which would result in the loss or deterioration of ancient woodland; or aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland; will not be permitted unless the need for, and benefit of, the development in that location is wholly exceptional.
Applicants who wish to fell, top or lop protected trees or remove protected hedgerows should demonstrate that:
- the tree or hedgerow is dead, diseased or dangerous and in need of work on public safety and/or environmental grounds; and/or
- removal of the tree or hedgerow is essential for the development of a site.
Replacement planting will be required if permission is granted to fell protected trees or hedgerows. Replacement specimens should, where-ever possible, be of an equivalent size and of similar species, in the same or most suitable location, and in sympathy with local landscape character. The Council will seek replacement with two trees if they are of a lesser species or size than the removed tree.
For more information please see the Local Plan