Paragraph 14 Landscaping and ecological management planI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

No part of the authorised development can commence until a LEMP for that part, substantially in accordance with the outline ecological management plan and illustrative landscape plan, including—

(a)

where necessary, measures to protect water voles;

(b)

ecological mitigation and enhancement measures;

(c)

details of all proposed soft landscaping works, including location, number, species, size and planting density of any proposed planting;

(d)

proposed finished ground levels;

(e)

details of existing trees to be retained, with measures for their protection during the construction period;

(f)

implementation timetables for all ecological and landscaping works; and

(g)

maintenance proposals,

has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority in consultation with Natural England.

(2)

The authorised development, including maintenance, must be carried out in accordance with the approved LEMP and to a reasonable standard in accordance with the relevant recommendations of appropriate British Standards or other recognised codes of good practice.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 10.3.2022, see art. 1