Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
DM 6 Biodiversity
The Council will:
- ensure new developments protect and promote biodiversity as part of sustainable design, through the inclusion of sustainable drainage, tree planting, soft landscaping, habitat enhancement and/or improvement, green roofs and new or improved semi-natural habitats, where appropriate
- require an ecological assessment on major development proposals, or where a site contains or is next to significant areas of habitat or wildlife potential. This should be completed before design work or submission of the planning application.
- ensure that new development does not result in a net loss of biodiversity and, where appropriate, should include new or improved habitats and provision for natural and semi-natural public green space, as set out in the Planning Obligations SPD or Community Infrastructure Levy charge.
For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy