To discharge a condition relating to landscaping, your application will need to include the below elements.
A site plan
- at a suitable scale (normally 1:200, 1:100 or 1:50)
- shows the scale
- shows the direction north
For vegetation
- depth and specifications for topsoil and planting material – imported topsoil may need testing and approval
- details of site preparation
- type, depth and specification for mulch – samples may be needed
- details of irrigation and water points
- specifications and sowing rates for grass and wildflower seeded areas
- details of remedial surgery to existing trees, hedges and shrubs – these proposals normally follow a tree survey
- plant set up and maintenance schedules – larger schemes may need a landscape management plan and/or an ecological management plan for up to 10 years after construction
For hard landscaping
- walls, gates, fences, rails, barriers, pergolas and trelliswork
- surface details (soft, hard, steps, ramps, drainage features)
- proposed and existing levels and falls
- details of any play equipment
- seating, litter bins, bollards and other street furniture
- construction details and specifications
- lighting and signage details
- details of existing and proposed services (above and below ground) and routing (depth, height, type, markers)
- details of substations, junction boxes and bus stops
- structures for building services (ventilation outlets, inlets, coolers, bin stores, bike stores, service yards)