Comment

Representation ID: 1415

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Ms Bridget Fox (Woodland Trust)

We support the objective to encourage the re-use and redevelopment of previously-developed land. Such redevelopment should seek to preserve existing mature trees and protect existing habitats on biodiverse brownfield sites. It is also important that urban sites have good green infrastructure. High density housing should seek to accommodate trees along boundaries, paths and in areas of public space. We recommend a requirement to retain and incorporate existing trees, plant more and maximise the use of green walls, urban hedgerows, green roofs and SUDS.