Policy information sourced from Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy
OS(f) Ecological Factors
Development proposals will be expected to take account of ecological factors, in particular paying attention to the need for:
- Consideration of the biodiversity and geological features of the site and the surrounding area, including protected species (Refer to Policy OS4). These features should be respected and the area’s natural character enhanced;
- A survey of flora and fauna on Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation and on sites over one hectare to enable decisions to be made regarding their conservation;
- An appropriate level of survey to enable decisions to be made about the existing trees on the site. Development decisions will be based on the requirement:
- To protect trees and their root systems from damage as a result of the development both during and after building operations;
- To achieve an appropriate replacement of trees taking account of size, coverage and species where it is agreed that existing trees can be felled;
- That landscaping schemes should include environmentally appropriate planting using locally native species and demonstrate appropriate irrigation plans for landscaping;
- and To ensure that planting design does not impact negatively on personal safety and accessibility;
- The retention of trees and the protection and enhancement of natural and ecological features, tree ridge lines, green corridors, wildlife habitats, boundary walls, surface materials, hedges and other features where these will contribute to the biodiversity; and
- The protection, enhancement and restoration of natural river features and corridors by appropriate landscaping and design.
For more information please see the Local Plan Core Strategy