Policy information sourced from Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan

ESD14 – Trees and Hedges

Development proposals should be designed to retain ancient, veteran and mature trees (particularly in ancient woodland) or trees or hedgerows of ecological, arboricultural or amenity value and should be accompanied by a tree survey that establishes the health and longevity of any affected trees. Development proposals must not result in unacceptable loss of – or damage to – existing trees or woodlands or hedges or significant landscaping during or because of development.

Where trees must be lost as a result of development, these must be replaced at a ratio of at least 2:1 within the site, with a preference for native trees and for fruit and nut trees. The responsible planting of additional trees that reduce or absorb air pollution from traffic will be supported throughout the Neighbourhood Plan Area.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan