Policy information sourced from the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan
KBR38: TREES
A: The tree population should be maintained in accordance with good arboricultural practice for urban forests. It should be regenerated with healthy and diverse species with a balanced age structure that respects character and heritage to maximise its landscape and amenity benefits to the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area over the long term.
B: Any notice pursuant to The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 or its successor(s) requesting permission to fell or prune a tree in a Conservation Area will be considered having regard to:
- the characteristics of the tree including its species, size, approximate age and environmental benefits;
- the landscape function that the tree provides such as shelter screening, enclosure, amenity specimen and focal point;
- any implications for wildlife;
- the potential impact on public amenity;
- clear reasons as to why pruning or felling is necessary and evidence that alternative solutions have been considered fully; and
- any proposals for new tree planting.
C: Proposals for planning permission which include the replacement or planting of trees should demonstrate compliance with good practice for urban trees and enhance the landscape character and amenity value of the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area.
D: Proposals to fell, prune, maintain, replace or plant trees are encouraged to do so in accordance with a Tree Management Plan.
E: Landscaping proposals for major development should seek to provide trees on-site, and make suitable provision for their long-term maintenance, including through compliance with a Tree Management Plan where necessary.
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan