Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

R11 Biodiversity and Development

All new development will be required to demonstrate how it would contribute positively to the biodiversity of the site by;

  • The retention and enhancement of the natural features of the site;
  • The promotion of natural areas and wildlife corridors where appropriate as part of the design;
  • The translocation of habitats where necessary, where it can be demonstrated that the habitat or species concerned cannot be successfully accommodated within the development;
  • The use of locally native species in planting in accordance with Policy D8 Landscaping;
  • Helping meet priorities/targets set out in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan