should be integrated with sustainable drainage systems and mitigate run-off and flood risk.

2. Development must not involve building within the canopy or root protection areas of trees, woodland or hedgerows which are to be retained, except where it is shown that the construction can be carried out in accordance with BS 5837:2012 ‘Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction’ (or any subsequent revisions), and an appropriate method statement is fully adhered to.
3. Where development would affect or be affected by trees or established woodland on, or adjacent to, the development site, the council will expect planning applications to be accompanied by:
4. Development will not be permitted that leads to the loss or deterioration of protected trees and important hedgerows (as defined by the Hedgerow Regulations 1997), unless wholly exceptional reasons exist in accordance with the NPPF. The council will support works to protected trees under Tree Preservation Orders or in conservation areas where evidence demonstrates:
5. a.an arboricultural survey in accordance with BS 5837:2012 ‘Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction’ (or any subsequent revisions); and
6. b.a landscaping scheme which clearly shows root protection areas, adequate spacing between trees and buildings, taking into account the existing and future size of trees, both above and below ground.
7. a.adverse tree health or loss of intrinsic amenity value; or
8. b.harm (shown via structural survey and/or arboricultural impact assessment) to structures/buildings justifying felling.
5. Development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland, ancient or veteran trees) must be refused, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation strategy exists.
6. Compensatory planting will be required to outweigh any significant harm resulting from the loss of trees, woodland or hedgerows, ensuring that the borough's canopy and hedgerow cover is substantially maintained, preserved or enhanced. Development that results in tree or hedgerow loss must provide compensatory planting using a natural capital approach, ensuring that the ecological, carbon sequestration, and amenity value of lost trees and hedgerows is fully replaced; replacements on a 2 for 1 basis are the minimum expected.
7. To help increase tree canopy and deliver more native hedgerows, major development should incorporate the following, preferably as native species:

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