Policy DM31: Trees, Hedgerows and Woodlands

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Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 205

Received: 18/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Trish Mackinnon

Representation Summary:

The Barratt vision will cover many fields and East Wittering and Bracklesham will merge into one huge housing estate if this is allowed it is unavoidable that the ancient hedgerows and indigenous tress and plants will be torn out denuding animal habitat. This should be avoided at all cost and I would dispute that 15 meters is enough of a buffer between new development and woodland. My impression is that very few new housing developments have adequate screening with hedges and trees, planners should take care that this is achieved.

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The Barratt vision will cover many fields and East Wittering and Bracklesham will merge into one huge housing estate if this is allowed it is unavoidable that the ancient hedgerows and indigenous tress and plants will be torn out denuding animal habitat. This should be avoided at all cost and I would dispute that 15 meters is enough of a buffer between new development and woodland. My impression is that very few new housing developments have adequate screening with hedges and trees, planners should take care that this is achieved.

Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 550

Received: 29/01/2019

Respondent: Mr Robin Kidd

Representation Summary:

We need better protection and replanting for trees in public spaces in Chichester city centre, specifically around the city walls, in West Street by the cathedral, and to replace the trees recently killed on New Park Road. Although the policy states that replanting is required, I see no replanting of the trees recently felled in West Street. The forward thinking of past generations should be continued today for the benefit of future generations. It is not enough just to prevent privately-owned trees from being cut down; I would like to see more focus on the trees in public spaces.

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We need better protection and replanting for trees in public spaces in Chichester city centre, specifically around the city walls, in West Street by the cathedral, and to replace the trees recently killed on New Park Road. Although the policy states that replanting is required, I see no replanting of the trees recently felled in West Street. The forward thinking of past generations should be continued today for the benefit of future generations. It is not enough just to prevent privately-owned trees from being cut down; I would like to see more focus on the trees in public spaces.

Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1326

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Lynne Friel

Representation Summary:

'Valued' trees is a very loose term and should be defined more clearly. A tree may be valued by a local community which others might think less important.

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'Valued' trees is a very loose term and should be defined more clearly. A tree may be valued by a local community which others might think less important.

Support

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1370

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mr David Leah

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Support

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Support

Support

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1836

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Paula Chatfield

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BUT please demonstrate how the Plan will deliver Government tree-planting targets.

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BUT please demonstrate how the Plan will deliver Government tree-planting targets.

Support

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 2824

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Sussex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

Support the policy and welcome the wording in bullet point 4, which highlights the need for a buffer in relation to ancient woodland and ancient/veteran trees. Bullet point would benefit from stating the need to also avoid impacts on Ancient Woodland and Ancient/veteran trees as per paragraph 175 of the NPPF and Natural England's ancient woodland standing advice.

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Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 2934

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: CPRE Sussex

Representation Summary:

We welcome the inclusion of this issue and trust that the 'exceptional circumstances' will be extremely rare. Item 2 is unacceptable. The myth that you can replace protected trees, non-protected trees, woodlands and hedgerows is truly unsustainable, and therefore in conflict with your policy statements. The timescale to replace these features properly is much longer than the timescale of your plan.

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Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 3118

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Chichester Harbour Conservancy

Representation Summary:

Under point 1, to change "existing valued trees" to "existing valued and statutorily protected trees".

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Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 3215

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Sharp

Representation Summary:

Insert "6. A tree planning and hedgerow planning policy is to be adopted by the council to reduce the risk of climate change, offer shade and reduce urban heat effect, reduce risk of flooding."

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