Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
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<strong>Trees</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Realm</strong> (Draft) Appendix C - 3<br />
Residential streets with low footfalls<br />
The footway clear zones should be 2m. 1.5m is <strong>the</strong> minimum where 2 or more obstructions are located<br />
adjacent to each o<strong>the</strong>r. 1m is <strong>the</strong> absolute minimum width for a single pinch point, measured from <strong>the</strong><br />
maximum anticipated trunk size, <strong>and</strong> only public highway can be included in <strong>the</strong> measurement.<br />
Mews & shared-surface courts<br />
Mews are generally unsuitable for tree planting, but climbers, window boxes <strong>and</strong> pot plants can add<br />
welcome greenery