Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan
SADM12 - Trees, Landscaping and Development
Planning permission will be refused for development which would result in the loss, or likely loss, of:
- healthy, high quality trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order; or
- any healthy, high quality trees and/or hedgerows that make a valuable contribution to the amenity or environment of the area in which they are located.
If development is approved which would result in the removal of trees and/or hedgerows, equivalent and appropriate replacement planting will be required.
All development affecting trees, hedgerows and other plants or landscaping should be consistent with the Biodiversity, Trees and Landscape SPD and BS5837 (or any subsequent guidance). This includes the requirement for appropriate landscaping schemes and, if necessary, replacement trees.
Where possible, the Council will make additional Tree Preservation Orders to ensure that existing trees, or groups of trees, which are healthy and contribute to the amenity of the area, are retained and protected.
For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan