Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58618

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: University of Cambridge

Representation Summary:

We support the policy intention to:
- Preserve, protect and increase the amount and distribution of tree canopy cover
- Protect and enhance the tree population on site
- Protect existing trees of value
- Protect existing hedgerows and the surrounding land that supports them, and to require the planting of new ones where appropriate
- Provide sufficient space above and below ground for trees and other vegetation to mature; and
- Provide appropriate replacement tree or hedgerow planting, where felling is proved necessary.

Full text:

We support the policy intention to:
- Preserve, protect and increase the amount and distribution of tree canopy cover
- Protect and enhance the tree population on site
- Protect existing trees of value
- Protect existing hedgerows and the surrounding land that supports them, and to require the planting of new ones where appropriate
- Provide sufficient space above and below ground for trees and other vegetation to mature; and
- Provide appropriate replacement tree or hedgerow planting, where felling is proved necessary.