- Use ornamental tree species to demarcate key gateways and entrances towards Newport.
- Strengthen links to existing woodland along the settlement edge, such as areas of woodland nearby Newport Castle. This may include strengthening existing field boundaries through the development of shelter belts and woodland corridors.
- Tree planting opportunities within public areas in the town centre are highly constrained. Trees may be best placed at key entrances, fringes and wider junctions, utilising narrow form trees to maintain sightlines where needed.
- Where trees are removed or lost, the replacement of appropriately located trees should be a priority. Where space allows, seek opportunities to incorporate additional trees at key hubs of activity (e.g. near Long Street Car Park).
- Promote the planting of small trees within residential gardens, focussing on areas where there is the least opportunity for planting within the public realm.
Newport Tree Planting Zones and Sub-Principles
Tree Planting Zones and Sub Principles for Newport are shown on the map and drop down list below. Click on the headings to expand.
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Newport Strategic Tree Planting Zones
Zones and Sub-Principles
Land encompassed within Newport Conservation Area includes the spaces between buildings and existing trees within the designation. Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) should therefore be contacted prior to the commencement of works on existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or those located within the boundary of Newport Conservation Area.
Newport is located within the boundary of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNP). The development of detailed plans for future tree and woodland planting should take account of PCNP Tree and Woodland Guidance. Detailed assessment of ‘urban’ Landscape Character Areas (such as Newport) is not included in the PCNP guidance, due to the limited opportunity for new woodland planting in these areas. However, the generic guidance within this document would still apply.
- Utilise tree planting to enhance the setting of residential areas, creating tree lined streets where possible. Sufficient consideration should be given to species selection, ultimate canopy size and maintenance requirements to promote long-term establishment and reduce interference with buildings and services (e.g. telegraph lines / lighting columns).
- Prioritise tree planting in areas with the least site constraints, such as larger areas of amenity grassland and verges. This includes areas with minimal recreational value due to small size (such as some of the wider roadside verge areas along Parrog Road).
- Avoid proposals which conflict with private vehicular access points on residential streets.
- Tree planting proposals should avoid obstruction of highways and Public Rights of Way (PRoW) within the residential context.
- Enhance the character of local open spaces and sport facilities with boundary trees, incorporating larger canopy parkland trees where space allows (such as open space adjacent to Newport Skate Park). Ensure sightlines are maintained to provide a sense of safety and security.
- Use tree planting to soften hard landscape areas and features that may detract from enjoyment of the wider landscape. Such car parking areas (e.g. Parrog Road Car Park). New tree planting should ensure key views to the river and coast are maintained.