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| Retention Of Existing Trees |
| C17 |
Development proposals should retain
existing trees wherever possible. New planting should be related
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| 15.1 |
Planning conditions will be used to secure
implementation of this policy. Developers may be asked to enter into
Section 106 Agreements or Forestry Authority schemes. Major development
may require an Environmental Assessment subject to the criteria contained
in Circular 15/88. In appropriate cases professional arboricultural
advice may be required with regard to the suitability of retaining
trees affected by development. |
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| Retention Of Existing Woodland |
| C18 |
The District Council will seek
to retain and enhance existing woodland particularly all ancient
semi-natural woodland and promote sound woodland and countryside
management by other bodies. The District Council will encourage
the planting of trees, favouring the use of indigenous species
both in hedgerows and as new woodland areas (in suitable locations)
through the appropriate agencies. It will encourage and support
the use of appropriate woodlands meeting multiple objectives
such as timber production, recreational use and the creation
of wildlife habitats. These principles will be taken into account,
when that is appropriate, in considering applications for planning
permission and when formulating planning conditions which relate
to matters affecting woodland, hedgerows and trees. |
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| 15.2 |
Woodland areas are an important feature
of both urban and rural landscapes. They make a valuable contribution
to providing a variety of wildlife habitats including areas of dead
wood and scrub. Landowners wishing to carry out felling or management
of woodland which is not under an approved plan of operations should
refer to the Forestry Commission's policy guidelines and regulations
covering Felling Licences. In appropriate circumstances landowners
will be encouraged to contact the Forestry Commission or Worcestershire
County Council regarding grants for new tree planting and management. |
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| Tree Preservation Orders |
| C19 |
The District Council recognises
the importance of mature trees and woodlands within the District
and will serve Tree Preservation Orders (T.P.O.'s) on appropriate
trees under threat and on other trees and woodlands of high
environmental amenity or ecological value in order to ensure
their long term protection. |
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| 15.3 |
Mature trees and woodlands contribute
significantly to the amenity of an area and on new sites add of maturity.
Tree Preservation Orders are seen as a valuable tool in achieving
the necessary protection and are primarily served by the District
Council although the County Council still maintains some powers to
serve these orders. The cooperation and willingness of the landowner
is of vital importance for the success of this policy. Requests to
fell or carry out the trimming of trees covered by a TPO will be considered
sympathetically if there is a physical danger or if the tree is affected
by disease or needs shaping. |
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