Landscaping scheme

Local Planning application requirements

Guidance

Landscaping schemes will detail the layout of hard and soft landscaping, details of structure planting and materials. Outline applications accompanied by a Design and Access Statement should include a landscaping scheme.

Applications may be accompanied by landscaping details and include proposals for long term maintenance and landscape management. There should be reference to landscaping and detailed landscaping proposals which follow from the design concept in the Design and Access Statement, if required.

Existing trees and other vegetation should, where practicable, be retained in new developments and protected during the construction of the development.

When required

Required for all major developments

Policy/drivers

• Policies D.DH2, S.DH1 and D.DH8 of the LBTH Local Plan 2031 (January 2020) 
• National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance