Object

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 5001

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Chichester Tree Wardens

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Legally compliant/duty to co-operate - don't know.
Sound: see also representations on Policy NE8 Trees, Hedgerows and Woodlands, particularly our proposed wording to "Delete "major" in NE8, para. 6 and add "(off-site, ideally nearby, if no opportunity onsite)"." Extensions and alterations requiring planning permission can contribute to tree cover net gain through enhancing street tree cover, at least on public highways. (West Sussex County Council has a donate-a-tree scheme: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/verge-maintenance/donate-a-tree-scheme/ . Trees need to be watered appropriately during their first 3-5 years.)

Change suggested by respondent:

Add:
"Increase tree cover by providing for one or more street trees to be planted to complement the site's setting, or nearby if no opportunity exists on public highway adjacent to the site."

Full text:

Legally compliant/duty to co-operate - don't know.
Sound: see also representations on Policy NE8 Trees, Hedgerows and Woodlands, particularly our proposed wording to "Delete "major" in NE8, para. 6 and add "(off-site, ideally nearby, if no opportunity onsite)"." Extensions and alterations requiring planning permission can contribute to tree cover net gain through enhancing street tree cover, at least on public highways. (West Sussex County Council has a donate-a-tree scheme: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/verge-maintenance/donate-a-tree-scheme/ . Trees need to be watered appropriately during their first 3-5 years.)