Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan

W1: Improving the Quality of the Environment

The Council will resist any development which has an adverse impact on river channel stability or quality and the potential to significantly damage wildlife habitats;

Development proposals will be required to preserve and enhance the water environment, creating space for the natural functioning of watercourses.

On sites adjoining or in close proximity to a water body, the Council will seek opportunities for removal of culverts, river restoration and naturalisation, improving in-channel habitat and reducing levels of shade, as part of any development adjacent to a watercourse.

A landscaped buffer strip of an appropriate size should be maintained alongside all main rivers and ordinary watercourses.

See also policy on Green Infrastructure.

For more information please see the Local Plan