Written Question · S3W-02315 · Session 3
Whether designated ancient woodland areas within settlements and proposed development areas should be marked on national park and local aut…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether designated ancient woodland areas within settlements and proposed development areas should be marked on national park and local authority plans at all stages of the consultation process and on the final plan.
The answer
National Planning Policy Guideline 14: Natural Heritage (NPPG 14) states that planning authorities should seek to protect trees, groups of trees and areas of woodland where they have natural heritage value or contribute to the character or amenity of a particular locality. Ancient and semi-natural woodlands are recognised as having the greatest value for nature conservation. This should be reflected in local plans.
The following is the original answer (published on 14 August 2007); see below.
National Planning Policy Guideline 11: Natural Heritage (NPPG 14) states that planning authorities should seek to protect trees, groups of trees and areas of woodland where they have natural heritage value or contribute to the character or amenity of a particular locality. Ancient and semi-natural woodlands are recognised as having the greatest value for nature conservation. This should be reflected in local plans.
The following is the original answer (published on 14 August 2007); see below.
National Planning Policy Guideline 11: Natural Heritage (NPPG 14) states that planning authorities should seek to protect trees, groups of trees and areas of woodland where they have natural heritage value or contribute to the character or amenity of a particular locality. Ancient and semi-natural woodlands are recognised as having the greatest value for nature conservation. This should be reflected in local plans.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-02315 by reference.