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Land to the Rear of Eden Meadows Alison Peters – Consultee Response

Concerns include…species selection in support of biodiversity
(and local landscape character) must be provided…there is too
much ornamental planting in an essentially rural location
especially on the site boundary so more focus on native species,
beyond witchhazel, is required.”

3.7 The original LVIA submission and accompanying landscape strategy and planting schedule
made explicit reference to the local landscape character guidance, with a species mix of local
provenance included within the planting schedule. Additional detail is provided within the

Landscape Strategy Principles Document.

3.8 The species were chosen to specifically respond and support the local landscape character and

biodiversity, with a strong focus on native species – particularly within the boundaries of the
Site.

27912/A5/GM 5 September 2020