Policy 9.3: Landscape Protection and Woodland Management
Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13160
Received: 24/02/2016
Respondent: Woodland Trust
Ancient woodland should be protected from development. Amend wording to add that native trees should be planted.
[Where feasible, proposals should promote the use of NATIVE trees, hedges, wildlife gardens, allotments, ponds, green roofs/walls, roosting boxes and wider habitat creation.]
We support the following:
Development will not be permitted where it would have a detrimental effect on, or result in the loss of, significant landscape heritage or a feature of ecological importance, including trees, woodlands or hedgerows.
Where feasible, proposals should promote the use of trees, hedges, wildlife gardens, allotments, ponds, green roofs/walls, roosting boxes and wider habitat creation.
We would suggest adding the word native in the sentence above, to read:
Where feasible, proposals should promote the use of NATIVE trees, hedges, wildlife gardens, allotments, ponds, green roofs/walls, roosting boxes and wider habitat creation.
We would wish to see ancient woodland protected from development in this plan.
We would suggest planting a range of native trees to ensure greater resilience to threats such as tree disease.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13339
Received: 12/03/2016
Respondent: Mr. Michael R. M. Newman
I object to the statement:
"In line with the NPPF, planning permission will not be permitted for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss."
In my view and I'm sure that of many others, "the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland" cannot be "outweighed" by the benefits of any development.
I object to the statement:
"In line with the NPPF, planning permission will not be permitted for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss."
In my view and I'm sure that of many others, "the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland" cannot be "outweighed" by the benefits of any development.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13513
Received: 22/03/2016
Respondent: Helen Jackman
It is of utter importance that the health of natural and historical wildlife areas be protected against quasi agricultural destruction as well as from residential destruction. An area identified as a wildlife area lying between Dagwood Lane and Church Lane in Doddinghurst has already been reduced since the preparation of the Draft Local Plan.
It is of utter importance that the health of natural and historical wildlife areas be protected against quasi agricultural destruction as well as from residential destruction. An area identified as a wildlife area lying between Dagwood Lane and Church Lane in Doddinghurst has already been reduced since the preparation of the Draft Local Plan.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13514
Received: 22/03/2016
Respondent: Helen Jackman
One look at the minute area of "wildlife area" in the Doddinghurst parish will show the need for protection from agriculture and quasi agricultural destruction. The source of the River Wid which is a tributary of the River Chelmer, is now threatened by unhealthy "agricultural" practices.
One look at the minute area of "wildlife area" in the Doddinghurst parish will show the need for protection from agriculture and quasi acricultural destruction. The source of the River Wid which is a tributary of the River Chelmer, is now threatened by unhealthy "agricultural" practices.
Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13621
Received: 23/03/2016
Respondent: Anne Clark
Dunton Hills project goes against what you are saying here.
Young trees take years to reach maturity and the effects will be felt in the area for years.
If you leave the trees as they are, you won't need to replant them!
Once gone, irreplaceable habitats such as ancient and veteran woodland are lost forever.
"Development will not be permitted where it would have a detrimental effect on, or result in the loss of, significant landscape... including trees, woodland or hedgerows" - What about the Dunton Hills monstrous project???? This will have a significant loss of these things, yet you seem to be ignoring that!!!
Part b): Replanted trees take years to reach maturity. Cutting down established trees and replanting with young ones will set the area back years and it will be years before the area is able to benefit from the new trees. Surely, rather than replanting, it makes sense to NOT CUT THEM DOWN IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!
- You say that you will not permit development unless it "outweighs the loss", but who is going to feel the loss? You in your comfy home? No it'll be wildlife!! Wildlife is just as important as human life and should be given the same consideration. Once gone, irreplaceable habitats such as ancient and veteran woodland are lost forever, nothing can EVER justify that. It is our duty to look after such areas and not destroy them.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13651
Received: 23/03/2016
Respondent: Mrs Helen Gabell
I object to any development at Dunton, as this will adversely affect the wildlife in this area, that is extremely close to the Essex Wildlife Trust site at Langdon Hills, and provides a wildlife corridor to the Thorndon Park, which would be lost if this development went ahead.
I object to any development at Dunton, as this will adversely affect the wildlife in this area, that is extremely close to the Essex Wildlife Trust site at Langdon Hills, and provides a wildlife corridor to the Thorndon Park, which would be lost if this development went ahead.
Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15110
Received: 26/04/2016
Respondent: Ursuline Sisters
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
Recommended change: Additional criteria should be added requiring that applications are also accompanied by a detailed landscape assessment which includes information sufficient to assess the potential impact of the proposal on the immediate and wider landscape character.
While reference is made to a Landscape Assessment commissioned by the Council and the existing Mid Essex Landscape Character Assessment, such documents will consider broad landscape patterns and characteristics. When dealing with smaller individual sites, the contribution they make in landscape terms, both locally and to the wider area, are often very specific.
This requirement will enable a more informed decision to be made that reflects the landscape value of individual sites within the wider landscape character, allowing for a judgement to be made on any impact that will arise from development and balancing this against other planning objectives/material considerations.
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Support
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15173
Received: 28/04/2016
Respondent: CEG Land Promotions Limited
Agent: CODE Development Planners Ltd
CEG supports policy 9.3 in its aims to protect existing significant landscape heritage or a feature of ecological importance, including trees, woodlands or hedgerows.
CEG also supports policy 9.3 in its aims to provide new planting and landscapes.
Early evidence prepared on behalf of the Promoters of Dunton Hills Garden Village demonstrates the unique ability of the development to respect and retain existing important landscape features and enhance further the aims of providing new features as part of creating a sense of place.
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Support
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15517
Received: 10/05/2016
Respondent: Environment Agency
We support this policy and welcome the third paragraph in particular, which promotes the importance of smaller scale contributions to landscape and biodiversity, such as wildlife gardens, ponds, and green roofs and walls, as well as wider habitat creation.
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