Paragraph 5 LandscapingI1

England and Wales

(1)

No part of the authorised development is to commence until a written landscaping scheme for that part has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State following consultation with the relevant planning authority on matters related to its functions, and the local highway authority.

(2)

The landscaping scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (1) must be based on the Outline Landscape and Ecological Management Plan, environmental masterplan, and EMP (First Iteration).

(3)

The landscaping scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (1) must include details of hard and soft landscaping works, including—

(a)

location, number, species, size, timing and planting density of any proposed planting, including advanced planting;

(b)

cultivation, importing of materials and other operations to ensure plant establishment;

(c)

proposed finished ground levels;

(d)

hard surfacing materials;

(e)

details of existing trees to be retained, with measures for their protection during the construction period outlined within a Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement;

(f)

implementation and maintenance timetables for all landscaping works; and

(g)

landscaping works associated with the provision of any fences and walls.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 9.10.2024, see art. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.)