Markfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan: Referendum Version damage or destruction of such trees is allowed without giving prior notification to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Policy M5: Trees To be supported development proposals that will result in the unavoidable loss of trees or hedgerows must include replacement planting of native species in locations where they would have the opportunity to grow to maturity, increase canopy cover and contribute to the local ecosystem and the appearance of the area.
Local Green Spaces
4.35. National policy makes provision for local communities to identify green areas of importance to those communities, where development will not be permitted except in very special circumstances. The term ‘very special circumstances’ in relation to designated Local Green Spaces is required by the NPPF. To show there are ‘very special circumstances’ an applicant will need to demonstrate that the potential harm to the Local Green Space in question, including the reasons for its designation and any other harm resulting from the proposal, is clearly outweighed by other considerations.
FIGURE 7: COMMUNITY PARK
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