Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy - Runnymede ...

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Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy
1. INTRODUCTION
The proposed development at DERA North, Longcross, is a mixed-use development,
comprising of both residential and non-residential development. Crest Nicholson
Operations Limited and CGNU Life Assurance Limited are developing the site.
2. PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy (LBMS) is to set
out a sensitive management approach to protect manage and enhance the site for nature
conservation and visual amenity.
The LBMS has been prepared to address the requirements of the Runnymede Borough
Council validation checklist (2010) and Surrey Heath Borough Councilʼs Validation
Checklist (2008).
The LBMS is based on the following drawings;
• Publicly Accessible Semi-Natural Greenspace Plan (1295-016 Rev B)
• Parameter Plan 1 – Land use (DR-301-601)
This Landscape Management Plan LBMS describes:
• Landscape and biodiversity management strategy vision
• Description of the site and the local landscape
• Description of the scheme
• Management objective and responsibilities
• Management prescriptions
• Monitoring and review
Appendices include:
• Appendix A: General Management Guidance
• Appendix B: Typical Annual Maintenance Schedule
• Appendix C: Landscape Management Zones
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