The human version (we wrote this, not the council)
This policy requires development to protect, enhance and expand trees, hedgerows, woodlands and community orchards as key parts of South Warwickshire's natural environment and landscape character. Proposals must protect and retain existing trees and hedges of ecological, landscape, historic or amenity value. This includes ancient woodland, ancient and veteran trees, and trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders, which are legal protections placed on specific trees.
An unofficial plain English summary. The official wording below is
what counts at examination; check it before you rely on anything here.
The text below is extracted automatically from the official PDF and may
contain artefacts; the PDF is authoritative.
Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
Policy BN.4
Trees, Hedges and Woodlands
Development must protect, enhance and expand trees, hedgerows
woodlands, and community orchards as integral components of
South Warwickshire’s natural environment, landscape character, and green and blue
infrastructure.
A. Requirements
Development proposals must:
1. Protect and retain existing trees, hedgerows and woodland and orchards of
ecological, landscape, historic or amenity value, including, but not limited to:
a. ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees;
b. trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs);