Paragraph 8 Existing trees and hedgerowsI1

All hedges and trees forming part of the boundary of the Order land or situated within it and which are shown to be retained in the landscaping scheme approved under paragraph 74 must be protected from any damage during the construction of the authorised development in accordance with British Standard BS5837 (2012) ‘Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction’.

If any hedge or tree protected under sub-paragraph (1) is removed, uprooted, destroyed or damaged during the construction of the authorised development it must be replaced in the first available planting season and afterwards maintained for a period of 5 years.

No felling, lopping or removal of hedges or trees (“the relevant activity”) is to take place during the bird nesting season unless a written report concerning the relevant activity by a suitably qualified ecologist has been provided to and approved by the county planning authority. The recommendations of the ecologist as set out in the report must be complied with in carrying out the relevant activity.