Development layouts that encourage pavement parking must be avoided
Where it is necessary to reinforce verges to prevent erosion by vehicles, including maintenance vehicles, a design must be submitted for approval by the council.
Amenity grass has little ecological benefit; if correctly designed, wildflower mix grasses can be an attractive feature within development and provide valuable habitat for wildlife. Developers are encouraged to consider, the use of grass mixes that include native or wildlife friendly species. However, future maintenance must be taken into consideration when designing this element of a development.
To assist with the efficiency of highway operations, the council will consider the adoption of conservation verges where they are planted within extensive, largely uninterrupted areas such as along spine roads or major bypass schemes. Isolated patches of verge are unhelpful from a maintenance perspective and are unlikely to be adopted. These areas can be maintained by private management companies, or alternatively discussions regarding options for maintenance could be undertaken with the relevant parish or district council.