APPENDIX B - Local Assessment

Specific Outcomes                                             Probable Solution                                    Response

                                                              d) using semi-pervious pavement surfaces;
                                                                 such as grass cell paving, as an alternative to
                                                                 pervious surfaces
                                                              e) draining hard surfaces areas to landscaped
                                                                 areas;
                                                              f) planting microphytes along driveways to
                                                                 absorb hydrocarbons; and
                                                              g) using surface and subsurface drainage
                                                                 swales.

Soil stability
O27                                                            No solution provided                                N/A
Landscaping works are design and sited to ensure the stability
of soils and minimize sediment and erosion activity,
particularly on steep slopes and in landslide hazard areas,
making use of soft landscaping rather than hard landscaping
solutions wherever possible.
14.138 Carparking areas
Off street carparks
O28                                                            S28.1                                               N/A
Landscaping of carparking areas is designed to—                One advanced canopy tree32 (a minimum of
  a) reduced the visual impact of the development;             100 litres pot size) is provided—
  b) provide for advanced canopy trees to shade vehicles       a) in towns and villages, shopping centres or
      and to reduce reflected radiation;                           commercial areas— for every 4
  c) ensure canopy trees are protected from vehicle            b) carparking spaces; otherwise—for every 6
      damage by providing adequate sized garden beds;              carparking spaces;
  d) maximise opportunities for infiltration of rainwater on-
      site; and                                               S28.2
  e) minimise contaminated runoff entering the stormwater A minimum area of 5m2 is provided around
      system and watercourse.                                 each canopy tree, which is mulched and treated