(a) Unless unavoidable, development must have no material adverse impact on woodlands, rows/belts of trees and corridors of trees/hedgerows.

(b) Unless unavoidable, development should have no significant adverse impact on mature trees and hedgerows. Trees and hedgerows should be retained, and where feasible enhanced, as part of any development and should be incorporated into the layout and landscaping of the scheme.

(c) Loss of trees or hedgerows, where unavoidable, will need careful justification and replacement trees and hedgerows of similar or native species must be planted within the site, or in an agreed location in close proximity.

(d) Proposals should, where appropriate, incorporate new woodlands, trees and hedgerows into development which will help to respond to the rural context and to offset any adverse environmental impacts. This includes planting in gaps in existing hedgerows or rows of trees, especially where they have previously been removed.

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