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Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan: Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.Proposed ornamental shrubs;Proposed amenity grass/lawns;Proposed wildflower areas;Proposed bulb planting;Proposed structures, walls, railings, fencing and gates; andHard landscape areas3.1.2 The information includes a description and specific management objectives foreach component along with the annual and occasional management regimesrequired.3.1.3 The extent and location of the different landscape components is shown on theLandscape Management Areas Plan in Appendix 5.1.3.23.2.1EXISTING / MATURE TREESDescription The majority of existing trees on the western, southern and easternboundary of the site will be retained as part of the landscape strategy forthe development. The existing trees on and adjacent to the site are set out in theArboricultural Report. A Tree Survey Schedule and Tree Protection Plan(TPP) will identify the location, species, size and condition of the existingtrees to be retained by the proposed development and identify any initialworks to be completed by the Developer during the construction phase aswell as any on going monitoring which may be required.3.2.2Management ObjectivesThe management objectives for retained trees are to: Maintain the trees in as healthy and attractive condition for as long aspossible, to ensure continuity in tree cover and their contribution to thelandscape structure, biodiversity, and screening/amenity value of the site;and Ensure that trees are healthy and safe, particularly in places in proximityto residential properties and with public access.3.2.3 Annual Worksi) Visual Inspection: Trees should be regularly visually checked for thepresence of any diseased or rotten wood; fungal or otherinfections/disease; and stability. If any such issues are identified then theadvice of a qualified arboriculturist should be sought immediately.ii) Annual Arboricultural Assessment: In any event, an ArboriculturalAssessment should be undertaken once annually by a qualifiedarboriculturist inspecting the condition of existing trees including any causeof increased risk to people or property.Furthermore during theArboricultural Assessment, the health of the trees shall be monitored andany works required for health and safety or to promote the health andsustainability of existing trees shall be identified, scheduled and actioned at8Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.a suitable time of year following application and granting of appropriateconsents by the LPA (where required), refer to Occasional Works inparagraph 3.2.4 below.3.3EXISTING HEDGEROWS3.3.1 Description Existing hedgerows are present at the eastern and southern boundariesof the site and will be retained as a key component of the landscape andbiodiversity strategy, providing screening and an ecological corridoraround the proposed development. The hedgerows include elm and hawthorn. Prior to development, none ofthe hedgerows on the site were deemed “important” in the context of thelandscape and wildlife criteria of the Hedgerow Regulations, 1997. The existing vegetation on and adjacent to the site is set out in theArboricultural Report. The Tree Survey Schedule and Tree ProtectionPlan (TPP) identify the location, species, size and condition of the existingvegetation to be retained by the proposed development and identify anyinitial works to be completed by the Developer during the constructionphase as well as any on going monitoring which may be required. Thisincludes the reduction of the hedgerow to an approximate height of 3mand a formal shape as advised by the Arboricultural Report to aide futuremanagement.3.3.2 Management ObjectivesThe management objectives for the existing hedgerow are to: To maintain and enhance where appropriate the screening value,augmenting any hedgerow gaps; and To traditionally manage the hedgerow to develop its structure and todevelop its wildlife value, particularly for birds and bats.3.3.3 Annual Worksi) Annual Cutting of Native Hedgerows: To maintain a natural profile, handtrim or cut the top and sides of native hedges once annually in lateNovember (outside of the bird nesting season once leaves have started todrop), to an approximate height of 3m to form an even and tidy hedge line,retaining individual hedgerow trees. Cut larger stems, and prune anydiseased rotten wood back to sound wood. Remove all cut material fromsite.ii) Hedgerow Ground Flora: Leave the vegetation beneath the hedge lineuncut to allow ground flora to develop. Avoid the use of herbicides andpesticides in the vicinity of native hedgerows.iii) Annual Arboricultural Assessment: An Arboricultural Assessmentshould be undertaken once annually by a qualified arboriculturist to inspectthe condition of existing vegetation. The health of existing hedgerows shallbe monitored and any works required for health and safety or to promotethe health and sustainability of existing hedgerows shall be identified,9Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.scheduled and actioned at a suitable time of year, refer to OccasionalWorks in paragraph 3.3.4 below.3.3.4Occasional Worksi) Occasional Works to Native Hedgerows: Where identified by the annualArboricultural Assessment e.g. where native hedgerows have becomeovergrown or require more extensive work, carry out recommendedremedial work, including coppicing or hedge laying (in sections) to thickenand rejuvenate the hedge line. All extensive works shall be carried out bya skilled, qualified and approved Arboricultural Contractor in accordancewith BS3998: 2010 'Tree Work - Recommendations'. All arisings that resultfrom such management works shall be removed off site, unless needed toenlarge or renew hibernacula or eco piles.ii) Timeframes & Specialist Advice: All works should be completed at anappropriate time of year and in accordance with relevant EU and UKwildlife legislation. Where possible this should be outside of the birdnesting season (i.e. between October through to March inclusive). In anyevent according to the nature of the works, there may be an additionalrequirement for monitoring or a watching brief by a qualified ecologist toensure there are no nesting birds or bats present.iii) Gapping up native hedges: Where sections of hedgerow become thin orfail, gap up hedgerows with an appropriate mix of native species to anapproximate density of 6 plants/linear metre, planted in a double staggeredrow during the planting season (November through to mid-Marchinclusively). Plants should be a minimum size of open ground whips 600900mm high or 3L container grown stock for evergreen species (such asholly). Gap up areas of less dense growth with additional plants asrequired to achieve a continuous hedge line taking due allowance fornatural growth and regeneration of cut material. All plants should be native(from a source of local provenance where possible), appropriate to thecharacter of the area and should be selected to increase the speciesdiversity of the existing hedgerow and maximise ecological value.3.4PROPOSED NEW TREE PLANTING3.4.1 Description New tree planting is incorporated into the proposed development alongstreets, within POS and within gardens and parking areas to providelandscape structure and amenity value. Such tree planting will definefocal points, enclose streets and spaces and soften the built form.3.4.2 Management ObjectivesThe management objectives for new tree planting is to: Ensure the satisfactory establishment and growth of new tree plantingtypical of the respective species; Promote conditions so that trees are healthy and safe; and Ensure continuity of the design approach and amenity value of treeplanting.10Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.3.4.3 Annual Worksi) General tree maintenance during establishment: Check all trees forfirmness and stability in the ground. Check and adjust tree ties, replacing ifnecessary. Top up bark mulch levels where necessary around the base ofnew trees, using the same or similar product to that previously supplied tomaintain an approximate depth of 50mm to reduce competition from weedsand retain soil moisture. Where trees are in grass areas, remove weedgrowth by hand and retain a circle of bark mulch (approximate radius of500mm) to aid mowing and prevent damage to the main stem. All treesshall be fertilised using a suitable and approved liquid feed (N10:P15:K10)at a rate of 60g/m² during early May and again in late September. Pruneback any diseased or rotten wood (including the removal of main stemsand limbs) back to sound wood as required. Remove all cut material fromsite.ii) Watering trees: Water trees during dry periods (being any period withoutsubstantial rainfall for 14 days or more), until trees are successfullyestablished. Water at a rate of 25 litres per tree position into wateringtubes. Apply water at a frequency of once per fortnight from April to theend of September (to a maximum of 15 visits). Increase wateringfrequency during any continuous hot weather lasting more than 7 days.The Landscape Management Contractor shall be entirely responsible forvarying the frequency of these visits according to climatic conditions andfor contacting the Adopting Organisation and agreeing the timing of anyadditional watering visits if required and where restrictions are placed onthe use of water, sources and costs of obtaining second class water. TheLandscape Management Contractor shall be responsible for any treefailures or excessive die back from drought stress during the managementcontract.3.4.411Occasional Worksi) Checking and removal of tree stakes and ties: Review the need for treestakes and ties annually for up to 6 years. Remove stakes and tiesbetween 4 to 6 years after planting, but be sure trees are firm and stable.Stakes and ties removed shall be cut at ground level, below lowest grassheight (to prevent snagging mower blades) or pulled from the ground andthe post holes filled with suitable topsoil. If the tree is found to be weak orunstable after the stakes have been removed, then check the base of thetree for signs of rot. If rotten or unlikely to stabilise, remove the tree andreplace. If the tree is free from rot or other cause of its instability, then reinstate a tree support, using 100mm diameter chestnut stake and single tie.The stake should be pushed into the ground with a post rammer, to a depthof 600mm and cut to one third the height of the tree. Fix the tree stem witha rubber tie and spacing device attached to at a point no more than 2535mm below the top of the post, in order to prevent chaffing against thepost in high winds. Remove old posts and ties and arisings and dispose offsite.Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.ii)Long-term tree surgery works: After 10-20 years of maintenance asabove (or earlier if required), newly planted trees will reach semi-maturityand at this time may be in need of corrective surgery. Trees shouldbecome subject to the annual Arboricultural Assessment and any worksrecommended shall be carried out in accordance with paragraphs 3.2.3and 3.2.4.iii) Tree replacement and enhancement of tree cover: Any tree that dies oris necessarily felled, but which is not removed as part of a programme oftree removals, shall be replaced with a tree of appropriate species andstock size. Such replacement shall be with a tree of either the same orsimilar species as those existing. The option for replacing with a differentspecies is to allow some flexibility avoiding problems encountered with'Same Species Disease' and to ensure sustainable tree cover in theinterests of visual amenity. Possible damage to drainage/services andadjoining building foundations must be considered before choosing areplacement tree species and location. Where alternative species arebeing considered, then the species should be suitable to the character ofthe location and adjoining trees. Once annually the site shall beconsidered for the need for any strategic replacement or enhancementplanting, to broaden the age class of trees and tree groups, in the interestsof the long-term sustainability of strategically important vegetation. Treesshould be a minimum stock size of standards (10-12cm girth), andimplemented and maintained in accordance with good horticulturalpractice. Replacement and enhancement planting is best undertakenduring the planting season (November through to March inclusive).3.5PROPOSED ORNAMENTAL HEDGEROWS3.5.1 Description New ornamental hedgerows are proposed throughout the site, within thehousing area they provide enclosure to front gardens and define thestreet. New hedgerows will use a range of ornamental species of value to wildlife(as a result of providing shelter and food e.g. flowers and berries).3.5.2 Management ObjectivesThe management objectives for new hedgerow planting is to: Ensure the satisfactory establishment and growth of new hedgerowplanting with a typical hedge height, form and density according tospecies; Maintain planting in a healthy and attractive condition of value to wildlife; Maintain natural and informal surveillance of the street from adjoiningproperties; and Ensure continuity of the design approach and amenity value of planting.3.5.3 Annual Worksi) Weeding and general maintenance: Remove all weed growth by handas necessary to ensure weed free and tidy planting areas. Seven visits are12Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.required per growing season. Visits should occur approximately monthly inthe growing season, subject to weather conditions from April to October,with an extra visit outside of the growing season in December or January toinspect the condition of the beds. Take great care not to disturb sheet orbark mulch; top up bark mulch levels where necessary for the first 3 years,using the same or similar product to that previously supplied to maintain anapproximate depth of 50mm to reduce competition from weeds and retainsoil moisture. Note: For planting using a non-biodegradable weedsuppressant membrane, reduce visits to 4 times per year in the growingseason. Where a biodegradable weed suppressant fabric has been used,this will have disappeared within the establishment phase. Weedingfrequency should therefore be varied according to the site and density ofvegetation cover and in any event should be between 4 and 8 i.e. whateveris required to achieve a weed free scheme. All weeds shall be removedfrom the site.ii) Cutting / trimming of ornamental hedges: Cut ornamental hedges atleast twice annually, once in June and again in late November. Ornamentalhedges associated with front garden areas will be regularly maintained toan approximate height of between 1 and 1.5m to form a square, even andtidy hedge that is formal in character. Cut larger stems, and prune anydiseased rotten wood back to sound wood. Remove all cut material fromsite.iii) Watering of ornamental hedges: Water ornamental hedges during dryperiods (being any period without substantial rainfall for 14 days or more).Water shrubs to field capacity (minimum 10 litres per m²) applying water inthe morning or early evening to reduce evaporation. Apply at a frequencyof up to 2 times per week from April to the end of September (to amaximum of 20 visits in any one calendar year) as required during anycontinuous hot weather lasting more than 7 days. The LandscapeManagement Contractor shall be entirely responsible for varying thefrequency of these visits according to climatic conditions and for contactingthe Adopting Organisation and agreeing the timing of any additionalwatering visits if required and where restrictions are placed on the use ofwater, sources and costs of obtaining second class water. The LandscapeManagement Contractor shall be responsible for any tree failures orexcessive die back from drought stress during the management contract.3.5.4 Occasional Worksi) Gapping up and replacement of ornamental hedges: Remove failedplants and replace with a plant of the same species, to a minimum size of a3L pot with a minimum height and spread of 400mm (300mm if the plant isBox or Hebe). Gap up areas of less dense growth with additional plants asrequired planted in a single row to achieve a continuous hedge alignment,taking due allowance for the natural growth and regeneration of cutmaterial. Include any works necessary to enable planting to be properlycarried out i.e. removal and disposal of dead material off site and fortopping up/replacement of bark mulch.13Client: Taylor Wimpey East AngliaDate: November 2014Site Name: Trimley St Martin Mushroom Farm

Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan:Prepared by: JBA Consultancy Services Ltd.3.6PROPOSED ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS3.6.1 Description Ornamental shrubs, groundcover, herbaceous and climbing plants areproposed in the POS and areas around the new houses in conjunctionwith trees, hedges and lawns. The majority of this planting is domestic incharacter and is designed to contribute to the settling of the dwellings,provide visual interest and amenity value and to enhance the built form. Species will include a range of ornamental, specimen and climbing plantswith a mix of evergreen and deciduous species. Although generally ornamental in character species will be selected toprovide general habitats and foraging for wildlife including flowering andfruiting varieties.3.6.2Management ObjectivesThe management objectives for new shrub and groundcover planting are to: Ensure the satisfactory establishment and growth of new ornamentalplanting; Maintain planting in a healthy and attractive condition and enhance thevalue of planting as a food source to wildlife; and Ensure continuity of the design approach and amenity value of planting.3.6.3 Annual Worksi) Weeding: Remove all weed growth by hand as necessary to ensure weedfree and tidy planting areas. Eight visits are required per gro

1.3.2 Status of the Landscape Management Plan Prior to the commencement of development (or such other date or stage in development as may be agreed in writing with the LPA) a detailed long term Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan for all landscape areas shall be submitted to and approved by the LPA in writing. The plan shall include: