Response from Mr Ian Brodie (Individual)
1. Mr Ian Brodie (Individual) : 23 Jun 2017 11:19:00
Please indicate which Development Management policy or document you are commenting on. You will need to use a separate form for each policy you wish to comment on.
DM4 Green Infrastructure, Open Space, Trees and Landscaping
Please make your comments in the box below, making it clear which policy or document your response relates to.
I have two immediate comments to make.
Policy DMP4
Whilst the planting of some trees on new developments is appropriate it is only sustainable if locally native species are used. There is too much fragmentation of the natural habitat and part of this can be attributed to the use of non-native tree and shrub species which are often invasive. Please consider adding Only trees and shrubs native and appropriate to the character of the area should be used.
Policy DMP5
This policy fails to recognise government policy on the creation and maintenance of the English Coastal Path. I suggest you include an addition to the policy to say that New development is proposed affecting the route or amenity of users of the English Coastal Path should fully recognise the status of the National Trail. Development should be planned to avoid disruption to the route and, where there is no alternative to affecting e route, en a suitable alternative route that meets e requirements of the DEFRA agreed Scheme should be provided.
