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<strong>L<strong>and</strong>scape</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Biodiversity</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong><br />
5. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHEME<br />
5.1 <strong>L<strong>and</strong>scape</strong> Zones<br />
The l<strong>and</strong>scaping can be broadly sub-divided into seven l<strong>and</strong>scape zones, as shown on<br />
Appendix C. These zones are explained below:<br />
• Zone 1: Western Publicly Accessible Semi-natural Greenspace<br />
• Zone 2: Perimeter Woodl<strong>and</strong><br />
• Zone 3: Wooded Valley<br />
• Zone 4: Eastern Publicly Accessible Semi-natural Greenspace<br />
• Zone 5: Residential Development<br />
• Zone 6: Central Open Space<br />
• Zone 7: Non-residential Development<br />
5.2 Zone 1: Western Publicly Accessible Semi-natural Greenspace<br />
The western Publicly Accessible Semi-Natural Greenspace (PASG) area is located on the<br />
upper plateau of the site. This area retains the existing perimeter woodl<strong>and</strong>s, proposed<br />
native woodl<strong>and</strong> planting will reinforce any gaps in the boundary vegetation. The existing<br />
habitats of acid grassl<strong>and</strong> will be retained <strong>and</strong> extended, creating large areas of open<br />
grassl<strong>and</strong>. A feature grass mound will be created forming a focal point with a historic link<br />
to the existing circular building.<br />
The existing pond to the south of the area will be retained <strong>and</strong> enhanced. Additional<br />
ponds will be created forming a cluster of ponds for ecological mitigation all protected<br />
with fencing. In the northern section a dog dipping area will be created, with a timber<br />
platform providing easy access in <strong>and</strong> out of the water. A trodden hoggin gravel path with<br />
no edging will provide a circular walk within the area.<br />
5.3 Zone 2: Perimeter Woodl<strong>and</strong><br />
The perimeter woodl<strong>and</strong>s are located along the northern <strong>and</strong> southern boundaries of the<br />
site. This area consists of existing wooded tree belts enhanced with proposed tree<br />
planting. A noise barrier will be provided along the southern boundary amongst the<br />
vegetation.<br />
5.4 Zone 3: Wooded Valley<br />
The wooded valley is located within the centre of the residential development. This area<br />
consists of an existing wooded belt, with the MVEE stream through the base of the valley.<br />
The area forms part of the PASG network, providing a green link from the residential area<br />
into the larger areas of PASG.<br />
5.5 Zone 4: Eastern Publicly Accessible Semi-natural Greenspace<br />
The eastern Publicly Accessible Semi-natural Greenspace area consists of existing<br />
woodl<strong>and</strong>, with a circular walk. A woodl<strong>and</strong> glade would be created to increase the<br />
biodiversity of the area <strong>and</strong> provide a change in character. Attenuation areas are located<br />
within the woodl<strong>and</strong> glade.<br />
5.6 Zone 5: Residential Development<br />
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