Pembroke Dock Tree Planting Zones and Sub-Principles
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Pembroke Dock Strategic Tree Planting Zones
Zones and Sub-Principles
Land encompassed within Pembroke Dock 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 Pembroke Dock Conservation Area.
Ensure that tree planting proposals enhance the setting of the distinctive historic grid pattern and do not result in detrimental impacts on heritage assets. All planting proposals should be prepared in conjunction with both the Historic Building Conservation Officer and Landscape Officer at PCC.
Whilst trees are not a particular characteristic of the grid pattern area, opportunities should be sought for tree planting to provide a positive contribution to the townscape character and appearance. Consideration should be given to the introduction of a hierarchy of tree planting to preserve and reinforce the distinctive grid pattern. Proposed categories within the hierarchy are outlined below:
Street where a replenishment programme is required for an existing tree avenue (either a long-term replacement strategy for mature specimens or as a response to ash dieback);
Statement street where tree avenues could be accommodated (within an existing central reservation or within wide pavements);
Street where tree planting could be included within ‘nodes’ through the partial reconfiguration of existing parking etc; and
Street which is narrow and heavily constrained where tree planting would be limited to gateway specimens (to frame a vista or with the aim of retaining key views).
Tree planting proposals should have regard to existing building lines and the orientation of existing development. This includes responding to the pattern of the streetscape in terms of bays and ‘nodes’ which break up the façade.
Utilise tree planting to minimise the visual impact of parked cars on the streetscape as well as the landscape setting of historic streets and buildings.
Consider ultimate tree canopy size in order to maintain key views and vistas towards key buildings within Pembroke Dock Conservation Area.
Promote variation in the age structure of tree planting within Memorial Park, particularly along the boundary and as part of the central axial point, as a proactive mechanism of long-term tree management.
Promote tree planting (using appropriate species) within rear gardens to make an increased contribution to urban greening within the grid pattern streetscape.
Utilise tree planting to enhance the setting of the Pembroke Dock Conservation Area and do not result in any detrimental impacts on heritage assets. All planting proposals should be prepared in conjunction with both the Historic Building Conservation Officer and Landscape Officer at PCC.
Enhance the townscape setting and complement the existing avenues of mature trees located on Meyrick Owen Way. Utilise tree planting to conserve the framed vista from the former Royal Dockyard entrance to the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.
Soften the hard and soft streetscape of arterial routes such as the A4139 Western Way.
Explore opportunities to increase the network of street trees on Fort Road in order to delineate the route as a key corridor leading to West Martello Tower and the waterfront.
Diversify the structure of the existing woodland on Carriage Drive / The Terrace to allow light to penetrate the ground flora and support pollinator species.
Utilise tree planting to enhance the setting of residential streets and complement the topography, ensuring sufficient consideration is given to species selection, ultimate canopy size and maintenance requirements to promote long-term establishment.
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.
Promote community ownership of proposed tree planting to increase the likelihood of long-term establishment.
Ensure high-crowned species are specified to ensure the availability of appropriate visibility splays and pedestrian access within the existing thoroughfares.
Where appropriate, consider the use of large species with wide canopy coverage for use in the provision of shade. Avoid fruit bearing trees in areas of proposed seating provision or pedestrian footways.
Ensure that proposed tree planting complements the scale of existing built form. Where space permits, the potential exists to accommodate large trees within the industrial and commercial setting.
Retain existing vistas by avoiding interruption of sea views from bordering residential properties.
Ensure consideration is given to species selection (including ultimate canopy size and maintenance requirements) and the inclusion of salt tolerant species due to the proximity of the waterfront.
Avoid proposals that 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.
