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Dataset: design-code-rule

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  Policy

  Buffer zones are required to design out impacts on protected species such as water vole or otter (both of which are protected Essex Priority species), safeguard aquatic habitats and incorporate these habitats into the wider network of habitats within green spaces.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.28

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  Policy

  Proposals that result in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats such as ancient woodland will be refused.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.29

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  Policy

  At least one out of every three homes within residential developments will be expected to be fitted with bat boxes.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.30

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  Policy

  Bat boxes should be of the integrated “bat brick type and clustered on buildings, with at least two boxes fitted per building.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.31

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  Policy

  Bat boxes should be sited in the most suitable aspects.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.32

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  Policy

  Developments must seek to maintain connectivity across residential parcels for hedgehogs and other small animals.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.33

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  Policy

  All residential gardens with enclosing fences or walls must incorporate hedgehog holes (15x15 cm gaps or tunnels under walls or fences) positioned to connect the focal garden with at least two other gardens (i.e. a minimum of two holes).

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.34

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  Policy

  Bird boxes must be incorporated into at least one in three homes. These should be targeted to Priority of nationally declining species that use urban environments and nest boxes, specifically swift, house sparrow and starling.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.35

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  Policy

  All nest boxes added to homes must be integrated and sited appropriately as below:

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.36

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  Policy

  Proposals must ensure that new habitat creation is designed to enhance landscape character and contribute to nature recovery and that species composition reflects local character.

  • Dataset: Design code rule
  • Reference: N3.37

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